United Nations Passes Watered Down North Korean Sanctions
The Trump Administration’s effort to impose sanctions against North Korea suffered a significant defeat in the United Nations Security Council.
Why Negotiations With North Korea Are (Currently) Impossible
Absent significant changes, expecting normal diplomatic relationships with the DPRK is a pipe dream.
North Korea Conducts Sixth Nuclear Test
More provocative action from North Korea, and another reminder that there are no easy answers to the problems represented by the Kim regime.
South Koreans Not So Concerned About War From The North
The people who would most immediately be impacted by a war on the Korean peninsula don’t seem quite so concerned. Perhaps we should take a cue from them.
South Korea Elects New President Who Favors Dialogue With North Korea
South Korea has elected a new President who breaks with his impeached predecessor in favoring dialogue with the North.
Trump’s Military Advisers Want Him To Expand America’s Longest War
America’s longest war is still going on, and President Trump’s advisers want him to continue his predecessor’s policies of continuing to re-expand American forces in a war that has seemingly no end.
Another North Korean Missile Test Fails As Tensions Continue To Rise
The North Koreans failed to successfully test a longer-range missile again yesterday, but tensions on the Korean Peninsula seem destined to increase in any case.
Tensions Rise On Korean Peninsula As North Korea Threatens Another Nuclear Test
North Korea is threatening another nuclear test, the United States is threatening retaliation, and China is warning of a ‘gathering storm’ on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korean President Removed From Office After Impeachment
South Korea removes a corrupt leader by peaceful means.
India And Pakistan Exchange Fire In Kashmir
As America prepares for a Presidential transition, an old conflict with a history of turning dangerous rears its head.
What To Do About North Korea?
North Korea continues to advance its nuclear program but it’s unclear what anyone can do about it.
20 Dead In Bangladesh Attack Claimed By ISIS
A third major ISIS-inspired or planned attack in three weeks.
Obama’s Visit To Hiroshima Brings Reflection, But No Apologies
President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima left just the impression it should have.
Obama Announces End Of U.S. Arms Embargo Against Vietnam
On his trip to Hanoi, President announced the latest sign that the Vietnam War is finally something both nations have manged to put behind them.