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Here’s What Trump Actually Achieved With North Korea
It wasn’t what he said. But it was much more than nothing.
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Ep. 8: The Atlantic's Uri Friedman; Battle for Hodeida; New Special Ops gear, weapons and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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Concession...or Common Sense? Trading Drills for Dialogue
Except for taking Seoul by surprise, Trump’s decision to halt US-ROK exercises has plenty of precedent.
Policy
Donald Trump Actually Seems to Believe He Denuclearized North Korea
The president claims the nuclear threat is gone, but that's not what he achieved in Singapore.
Science & Tech
What ‘Missile Engine Testing Site’ Is Trump Talking About?
It’s unclear. But experts say it also doesn’t really matter: it’s unlikely to much affect the North’s nuclear capabilities.
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A Summit Short on Details, Yet Better Than War
The good news is that the Trump administration already has plans to continue the talks.
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Trump Got Nearly Nothing From Kim Jong Un
Maybe this is the beginning of something big. But it started off small.
Science & Tech
While Trump Met Kim, A Smuggling Ship Sailed Right Past Singapore
Ship trackers say the initial Trump-Kim deal is unlikely to deter sanctions violators.
Threats
Blindsiding Pentagon & Allies, Trump Says US Will End Military Drills with S. Korea
Analysts noted that Trump received nothing but vague statements in return for the concession.
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This Is Bigger Than a Meeting With Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump is navigating a new nuclear era—and fashioning a new approach.
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Russia Is Quietly Playing Three Roles in the Korean Drama
Though it rarely makes the news, Moscow has a critical part as a behind-the-scenes negotiator, spoiler, and unholy ally.
Threats
Trump-Kim Summit: North Korea Experts Will Breathe a Sigh of Relief If…
10 experts' answers, ranked in order of apparent increasing difficulty.
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Four Ways North Korea's Nukes Spell Trouble for the US — Even If They're Never Used
Kim Jong Un's ability to export anything from ICBM plans to working warheads gives him tremendous leverage, while boxing in U.S. responses.
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Trump’s North Korea Gamble Is a Real-Time Experiment
Here’s how the president’s bets look when viewed through the lens of behavioral economics.
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What Would Denuclearization Look Like in North Korea?
Success will start by closing the gap between what the U.S. and North Korea mean by the term.
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North Korea Wants to End up Like Pakistan, Not Libya
A poor country made enormous sacrifices to get nuclear weapons—and has them still.
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What Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un Don't Know About Their Own Standoff
If the Cuban Missile Crisis is any indication, today’s leaders may be dangerously misinformed about the nuclear crisis.
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How to Bring the US-NK Rollercoaster Back to Earth
It starts with a sober assessment of what’s possible. Not on that list: Pyongyang somehow forgetting how to make nukes.
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WTF: A Few Morning Thoughts on US-North Korea Relations
Kim Jong Un doesn’t need to dance with Trump. He’s got his own nuclear weapons.
Threats