Stevenson’s army, January 8

– Why does DNI think Israel will be in trouble if war expands to Lebanon?

– Why does MITRE think US intelligence is deficient in covering China?

– How dramatic is the new Japanese defense posture?

– What’s behind ouster of so many Chinese defense officials?

– Why didn’t we know about SecDef Austin’s hospitalization?

– What’s in the new budget deal?

– Can US keep its base in Niger?

– How bad are new threats linked to Iran?

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