President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back the annual joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. The announcement came only hours before the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise was scheduled to begin, leaving military officials with the unenviable task of adjusting a major operation after the troops had already…
North Korea’s Tough Talk – A Test of Resolve for America and Her Allies
When it comes to North Korea’s latest tirade, my initial thought is: Here we go again. Kim Jong Un has a knack for making fiery declarations aimed at the United States, and his promise to implement the “toughest anti-U.S. counteraction” is nothing new. What is new, however, is the timing and the context. As President-elect…
The New Axis of Evil: A Clear and Present Danger to the West
In the post-Cold War era, many believed that the age of existential threats had passed. However, recent developments reveal the emergence of a new and formidable alliance that rivals any threat faced since World War II. This "new axis of evil," consisting of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, represents a grave and multifaceted challenge…
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