[glorgau]

...should have recommended against this dangerous withdrawal in the strongest possible terms,”

Yeah, it could impact the fat deals they have with defense contractors after their "retirements".

[rbmillerjr]

1. NK states will test nuclear weapons again.

2. China demands everybody (US) identify themselves when coming in the area of their illegally annexed islands.

3. Saudi Arabia signs mutual cooperation and defense treaty with Russia.

Everything is under control. These are mere coincidences.