Stevenson’s army, October 21

– On the Chinese missile: WaPo compares conflicting views; NYT notes skepticism; Jeffrey Lewis warns against an arms race.

– Dan Drezner likes Treasury’s new views on sanctions.

– Experts see North Korea diversifying its military.

– NYT reports that Trump wanted 250,000 troops to border & raids into Mexico.

– Sen. Cruz blocks nominee for State’s Mideast bureau.

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