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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for February 2018

World Politics
North Korea extends historic invitation to South Korea’s presidentNorth Korea extends historic invitation to South Korea’s president
World Politics

Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in might soon meet in Pyongyang.

By Alex Ward
North Korea
Kim Jong Un’s sister met with South Korea’s presidentKim Jong Un’s sister met with South Korea’s president
North Korea

It’s a historic meeting at a particularly tense time.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Mike Pence sat just feet away from Kim Jong Un’s sister at the Olympics opening ceremonyMike Pence sat just feet away from Kim Jong Un’s sister at the Olympics opening ceremony
World Politics
Ex-Navy SEAL calls Trump’s military parade idea “third world bullshit”Ex-Navy SEAL calls Trump’s military parade idea “third world bullshit”
World Politics

Robert O’Neill, a retired Navy SEAL, was on the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Vice President Mike Pence may meet with North Korean officials at the OlympicsVice President Mike Pence may meet with North Korean officials at the Olympics
Politics

Either way, he has a strong message for North Korea.

By Alex Ward