Stevenson’s army, October 5

– Two civ-mil analysts use cases to explain why civilians defer to military advice.-

– Foreign policy analysts warn against declaring Russia a terrorist supporting state.

– A retired  colonel says our 4 star officers need replacement.

– A retired Marine colonel says cable news shows should be banned on military bases.

-A Carnegie analyst says bad relations between Germany and Poland are hurting Ukraine.

– BBC notes criticism of Russian military by Russians.

– WSJ says Russia is using Iranian drones very effectively.

– Fred Kaplan says Musk’s “peace plan” won’t work now.

Then Charlie added:

Why wait? These are interesting.

US & Europe are trying to get an anti-Russia vote in the UN General Assembly.

Erdogan might be getting ready for war with Greece.

FP says US is cracking down on Paraguay.

CRS says NDAA may contain provisions on cyber personnel.

National Security Archive touts its document file on Cuban missile crisis.

And I was wrong in class about PAYGO. It’s still on the books, has been routinely cancelled each year, but this fall faces a $100 billion automatic sequester unless Congress agrees to cancel it again.

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