Stevenson’s army, February 10

-WaPo says State Dept has program to publicize Chinese surveillance activities in over 40 countries.-

-WaPo also says Ukrainians say they rely on US for some targeting.

-WaPo says administration is asking Congress for approval to resume top secret use of Ukrainian operatives by US special forces.

-CNAS has backgrounder on Chinese military-civil fusion.

-FP says Starlink has cut off support it says Ukrainians use for drones.

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– House GOP says defense cuts could come from reducing civilian workforce.

– NDU prof hits general who talked of war with China

– MIPP student sees bureaucratic fighting over Okinawa bases.