Stevenson’s army, August 29

– Atlantic releases chapter of Afghanistan withdrawal chapter of Franklin Foer book on Biden.

– Journalist Jim Fallows critique media coverage of politics — note his link to conservative Nicholas Grossman.

– Jay Solomon sees the BRICS building a coalition against US

– Dan Drezner assesses the rise of China, and the consequences of its decline.

– Tom Ricks review some new military history books.

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