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Stevenson’s army, March 24

US retaliates after deadly drone strike in Syria.

US complained to Israel about new law.

– Dan Drezner warns about Taiwan dilemmas, citing this article.

– CSIS study sees Chinese pressure ineffective. Here’s that report.

– WSJ says – Ukraine trouble getting troops.

-Canada doesn’t want to take lead in Haiti.

– Blinken refuses to declassify dissent cable.

– RollCall finds less party unity in House, more in Senate last year.

– Senate is taking up AUMF repeal, but look at Politico’s list of amendments:

Here’s a quick rundown of amendment to expect in the Senate next week on the AUMF:

  • Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) amendment would empower “the President to use force against forces of Iran, a state responsible for conducting and directing attacks against United States forces in the Middle East and to take actions for the purpose of ending Iran’s escalation of attacks on, and threats to, United States interests.”
  • Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) amendment would require Senate approval for any World Health Organization convention or agreement or treaty.
  • Sen. Rick Scott’s (R-Fla.) amendment would create a joint select committee to look into the United States/Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021.
  • Sen. Pete Ricketts’ (R-Neb.) amendment would require the president to certify “that Iraq, Israel,and other United States partners and allies in the region have been meaningfully consulted on the ramifications of repeal.”
  • Sen. Dan Sullivan’s (R-Alaska) amendment ensures that the AUMF repeal won’t impact the effectiveness of U.S. response to Iran.
  • Sen. Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) amendment would appoint an inspector general to oversee Ukraine aid.
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