President Donald Trump has canceled the planned June 12 summit in Singapore with North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong-un. This came after repeated complaints from North Korean officials and news organizations, the latest by a North Korean Deputy Foreign … [Read more...] about Trump Cancels Summit in Singapore as Kim’s Regime Totters
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Surviving Cyberia
Russia's cyber-attacks on the United States, have not been limited to interfering with the 2016 elections. Nor did Russian spying, stealing information and spreading disinformation begun in 2013 when several of them conspired to interfere with and … [Read more...] about Surviving Cyberia
Japan’s New Cruise Missiles Not for North Korea*
Left: JSM Cruise Missile. Rather dramatically Japan has announced, according to Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera that it intends to buy cruise missiles for its fighter aircraft ostensibly to counter North Korea’s missile buildup. But this … [Read more...] about Japan’s New Cruise Missiles Not for North Korea*
Israeli Nukes lesson: Are Japan and S. Korea Next?*
Does nuclear deterrence work? And, assuming that it does, is it needed by Japan and South Korea? Perhaps the Israeli example offers some guidance. Since the mid-1960s, Israel has pursued a nuclear program and today is credited with having a … [Read more...] about Israeli Nukes lesson: Are Japan and S. Korea Next?*
The road to Pyongyang through Bejing*
North Korea’s second intercontinental ballistics missile launch July 29 is a challenge to the five countries trying to keep the Peninsular stable. Neither China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S. nor Russia would welcome a reunited, strong and independent … [Read more...] about The road to Pyongyang through Bejing*