Appointment of “Warrior-Scholar” McMaster signals intensification of anti-Russia confrontation 22 February 2017 The appointment Monday of Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, an active duty military commander, as national security advisor has been welcomed by both Democratic and Republican critics of the foreign policy being pursued by the Trump White House. He has been hailed by … Continue reading Appointment of "Warrior-Scholar" McMaster signals intensification of anti-Russia confrontation