Stevenson’s army, February 15

– WaPo reports WH bragging about its “Tiger Team” at NSC, which for months has studied scenarios and war-gamed responses to Russian actions in Ukraine. Sounds like a smart move.

– Dan Drezner grades new Indo-Pacific strategy document.

– WH calls for more competition to ensure defense industrial base.

– France is pulling troops from Mali.

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