Stevenson’s army, July 12

– The House takes up the NDAA this week, with over 1200 amendments filed.

– GOP resists Democratic proposals for increased aid to UN to counter China.

– Big LDP win foreshadows revisions to Japan’s constitution.

– US says Iran is shipping drones to Russia.

– Putin goes to Tehran for meetings including Turkey.

– WSJ says US is working to reform WTO.

– WaPo says ISIS planned attacks in Western Europe.

– NYT sees Ukraine war turning into test of stamina.

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