Stevenson’s Army, October 27

– Xi elevated wolf warriors for foreign policy

-Last week I sent Politico’s analysis of US failing diplomacy. In rebuttal, Dan Drezner offers a different picture.

– I really liked Derek Leebaert’s book on postwar foreign policy, but strongly disagree with his new Politico piece arguing against non-career foreign policy officials. Still, I want you to read it.

– Kevin Drum has a list of Democratic bragging points. Pollster Stan Greenberg says they don’t work this year.

– International Crisis Group calls for tighter congressional oversight of use of force.

– Barton Gellman previews GOP Congress.

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