Stevenson’s army, December 30

– NYT reports what US officials expect from today’s Biden-Putin call.

– AEI’s Kori Schake says Russia is being deterred.

– Other analysts think naval action more likely.

– WSJ says Biden’s trade policy conflicts with alliance repair.

– I agree with WOTR article that unmanned systems often have unrecognized costs.

– NYT has best obit on Harry Reid.  I still regret his ending of filibuster on nominations.

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