Donald Trump was “baffled and annoyed” that he would need congressional approval for a pre-emptive strike on North Korea, a new book extract claims.
South Korea considers nuclear development for first time in face of growing North Korea security threat
North Korea’s surge in missile testing and nuclear development has prompted South Korea to re-evaluate its defense capabilities, including the potential development of a nuclear arsenal.
After G7 tour, Japan PM says East Asia could be next Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday he told Western powers that East Asia could be the next Ukraine, as he urged a united front on a rising China and bellicose North Korea.”The …
Biden and Kishida discuss Japan ‘stepping up’ security
The meeting comes amid concerns about provocative Chinese and North Korean military actions. The administrations will also seal an agreement on U.S.-Japanese cooperation in space.
Kim Jong-un’s daughter may determine North Korea’s fate
Some experts have speculated that Kim Ju-ae’s elevated public profile might be tied to family succession planning — but her appearances are more likely part of a highly choreographed propaganda
Why Biden Is Wrong About North Korea
Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized North Korea’s “unlawful and reckless missile launches” on Wednesday.
How South Korea plans to buoy its counter-drone capabilities
South Korea failed to shoot down five North Korean drones that entered its airspace. Here’s how the country plans to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.
Japan sells Tokyo as US linchpin of security against China, Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit with President Biden is aimed at selling Tokyo as the linchpin of eastern security and a bulwark against Chinese and North Korean aggression. It’s part of a historic shift for the island nation,
Donald Trump Allegedly Wanted to Use a Nuclear Weapon Against North Korea — & Then Blame Another Country for His Actions
While Donald Trump was President of the United States unprecedented moments were reportedly happening behind closed doors that could have had global implications. That’s what a new afterword in author …
Biden and Kishida to Bolster U.S.-Japan Alliance Amid China’s Growing Power
The two leaders are set to discuss tensions with China, North Korea and Russia and to plan for deterrence in Asia with U.S. troops and missiles.