Colin Powell: WaPo has several articles, including a valedictory interview by Bob Woodward. Fred Kaplan discusses how Powell was outmaneuvered by Rumsfeld & Cheney. Spencer Ackerman criticizes him over the Iraq war.
Chinese missile: The DBrief cites some who see it as similar to Russia’s FOBS. Politico’s NatSecDaily cites the worriers.
Treasury releases its sanctions review report.
Former SecDef Gates warns of extreme polarization.
Senate appropriators support 5% boost in defense spending.
Ian Bremmer says big tech companies should be treated like states.
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