North Korea
China’s Hypersonic Test ‘Increases Tension in the Region,’ Pentagon Chief Says
But Austin sought to downplay the new capability as just another concern.
US, S. Korea to Write New War Plan to Counter N. Korean Nukes, Missiles
During visit, defense chiefs also expected to announce Seoul will test for long-awaited operational control of joint forces in 2022.
North Korean Uranium Mining Picked Up From 2017 to 2020
Satellite photos show accelerated mining efforts but the meaning of the activity is still unclear.
Biden, Moon Seek Return to Normal After Four Years of ‘Chaotic’ Trump
But the U.S. and South Korean leaders remain far apart on topics from North Korea to human rights.
Don’t Divide the World Between Democracies and Autocracies
There are better ways to face our challenges than pushing for ideological blocs.
We Must Reorient US Cyber Strategy Around the Only Safe Assumption
We should assume adversaries are already in our networks — and Congress should take these five steps to mitigate the damage.
Kim Jong-un’s Shot Across Biden’s Bow
Last year was relatively quiet in U.S.-North Korean relations. That’s likely to change.
Biden Must Prioritize Missile Defense
The new president will be pressed to choose between short- and long-term improvements. The rise in threats mean he must pursue both.
In First, Navy Ship Shoots Down ICBM with SM-3 Interceptor
The test could set the stage for a new framework of missile interceptors in the Pacific.
North Korea Unveils ‘Very Destabilizing’ ICBM
Pyongyang’s new missile boosts the chance of conflict, even if it doesn’t work.
Assessing Trump’s National Security Record
How has he done against four main threats our nation faces?
N. Korean Hackers Upgraded Their Financial-Theft Tools, Feds Warn
The BeagleBoyz — tied to Pyongyang’s General Reconnaissance Bureau — are thought to have stolen some $2 billion since 2015.
No Orders To Reduce Troops in South Korea Yet, Esper Says
With traditional U.S. deployments still under review, the defense secretary announced he hopes to visit China by year’s end.
Trump’s Nuclear Policy Has Failed
Recognizing that blunders and bad ideas have undermined stability and security is the first step toward recovery.
What If Kim Jong Un Dies?
Improvements in U.S.-North Korean relations would still largely be up to Washington.
The Coronavirus Gives the US a Chance to Restart Talks with North Korea
Even as Kim launches missiles to distract his worried populace, he is seeking US aid for his country's battle with COVID-19.
2020 Dems Need To Get Up To Speed on Nuclear Weapons. Fast.
Front-runners have displayed key misunderstandings, while other candidates have shied away from the topic.
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