North’s de-escalation is a strategic, carefully calculated step that began with Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech and culminated with the Singapore summit.
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The Iran Deal Goes Nuclear
Iranian President Rouhani said that Iran honors its deals, unlike the United States—a clear slap in the face to U.S. diplomacy and the president.
Fooled by North Korea
Every handshake and smile that is shared with the dictator clouds the undeniable truth: North Korea under Kim’s rule is one of the most brutal dictatorships the world has ever seen.
Kim Possible: Explaining North Korea's Suddenly Friendly Behavior
Does anyone else think this peace deal is too good to be true? No?
What to Do About North Korea
Fire and fury? Or a strategic blend of military strength, sanctions, and diplomacy?
Something Scarier Than Student Loans: Nuclear Armageddon
“If we have them, why can’t we use them?” asked an incredulous Donald Trump recently on the subject of nuclear weapons. As if on cue, his statement was rightfully denounced and derided, as has become tradition in the American news cycle. But he inadvertently brought up something surprisingly salient: why exactly not?