Stevenson’s army, December 9

4 years ago

Charlie, preoccupied with orals the last few days, sent this "catchup" last night: I've been busy with orals the past…

Identity politics have come to America, with a vengeance

4 years ago

Three big social issues plague America today: vaccination, guns, and abortion. On all three, Republicans are preferring harm to their…

Notes of good news from Syria

4 years ago

I had the honor Sunday to meet and hear Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian clarinetist. His music and spirit were the…

Stevenson’s army, December 7

4 years ago

- Putin & Modi made nice in advance of Biden call. - NYT reports WH signals on Putin call. -…

Getting back to the nuclear deal is the best option, the sooner the better

4 years ago

Iran is arguably already a threshold nuclear state. American withdrawal from the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aka Iran…

4 years ago

- Former Senator Bob Dole has died at 98. He was a masterful legislator and a witty partisan. NYT has…

Stevenson’s army, December 4

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-Despite the Senate's recent dysfunction, the government is funded until Feb 18. We still don't know how the debt ceiling…

Jaw-jaw is better

4 years ago

The Russian buildup on its border with Ukraine looks increasingly like a real invasion force. While Moscow has already built…

Stevenson’s army, November 30

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- DOD explained its new global posture review. WSJ notes planned base improvements in Guam and Australia. NYT notes indecision…

Stevenson’s army, November 29

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- NYT says Biden administration wants arms control talks with China. - Taiwan says China intruded in its air space.…