Stevenson’s army, July 14

But let’s avoid “Aux armes, citoyens,
Formez vos bataillons,

Marchons, marchons !”

– NYT says there is an emerging deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports.

– Economist has background on the grain shortage.

– NYT says Israel has been cooperating with Arab states to shoot down Iranian drones.

– FP says China is a loser in the Sri Lanka conflict.

– US & China trade blame in South China Sea incident.

– After classified briefing on semiconductors, suggestions that Congress may carve out a separate bill.

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