Stevenson’s army, November 30

– DOD explained its new global posture review. WSJ notes planned base improvements in Guam and Australia. NYT notes indecision on Somalia. Former SAIS Prof Mara Karlin gave the briefing.

-WaPo describes administration debates over Ukraine.

– Axios reports German case against Nordstream2 sanctions

.– NYT reports revenge killings of Afghan security forces.

– NYT has new profile of NSA Jake Sullivan.

– Senate GOP blocks NDAA debate, demanding more amendments be considered.

– China threatens retaliation in case of Schumer amendment.

– WSJ’s Gerald Seib laments Congress putting party above its own institutions.

– CIA releases report on Trump’s relations with CIA.

– WaPo notes 4 GOP-dominated states are now paying people NOT to get vaccinated.

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