Stevenson’s army, January 2

– Politico lists the many significant elections coming up in 2024

– Politico’s China watcher details how Xi is maneuvering around those elections

-New poll shows US sees foreign policy as bigger election issue than usual

– Politico says Biden’s trade policy hasn’t worked

-FT says conscription issue is causing rift in Ukrainian politics

– WSJ has wrenching story on destruction in Gaza

I was ill yesterday, so missed posting this New Year edition:

– Israel announces some troop withdrawals from Gaza.

– NYT has long piece with some details of Biden’s 14 calls with Netanyahu and of US advice at various times.

– For 2d time, administration bypassed Congress on weapons to Israel.

– NYT notes many retired officers now work for venture capitalists

– China committee chairman explains plans for 2024

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