Republicans’ advantage on national security has faded — and Democratic candidates are responding

Until the most recent debate, the candidates for the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination scarcely discussed foreign policy. Last week, that changed — prompted in part by a cascade of international events, including the Ukraine scandal, President Trump’s abrupt withdrawal of U.S. forces from northern Syria, and Turkey’s immediate attacks.

So what do these Democrats have to say about national security? Here are some takeaways on who’s saying what and why it matters. CONT.

Michael A. Robinson (West Point), Monkey Cage