Stevenson’s army, December 18

– Netanyahu brags that he has blocked a Palestinian state.

– Semafor says US is considering attacks on Houthis.

– WSJ says US & Israel knew of Hamas funding but didn’t act.

– David Ignatius reports on the West Bank.

– Critics see problems in DOD drone program

-New NDAA includes provision requiring congressional action to pull out of NATO. [I sympathize with the intent but am unsure of its legality.]

– Lawyers urge SIOP for economic conflict with China

– Atlantic notes history of changing Supreme Court jurisdiction over cases

– On the 250 anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, Smithsonian has history.

Semafor editor suggests these newsletters for following China: Flagship Senior Editor Prashant Rao recommended Sinocism, The Wire China, ChinaTalk, and WSJ China for all your in-depth China-watching needs.

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