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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for March 2018

World Politics
Kim Jong Un wants US troops out of South Korea. Trump might too.Kim Jong Un wants US troops out of South Korea. Trump might too.
World Politics

That puts Trump at a disadvantage heading into potential talks with Kim.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Trump finally decided to get tough on Russia. But did he go far enough?Trump finally decided to get tough on Russia. But did he go far enough?
World Politics

Trump just accused Russia of a chemical weapons attack in the UK — and finally hit Moscow for its election meddling.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
The US and 3 allies are blaming Russia for nerve agent attack on ex-spyThe US and 3 allies are blaming Russia for nerve agent attack on ex-spy
World Politics

Three countries agree with Britain that “it was highly likely that Russia was responsible for the attack.”

By Alex Ward
World Politics
The British government says Russia poisoned an ex-spy in the UK. Now London is striking back.The British government says Russia poisoned an ex-spy in the UK. Now London is striking back.
World Politics

Theresa May said Russia is behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Trump’s call for a Space Force, explainedTrump’s call for a Space Force, explained
World Politics

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By Alex Ward
Politics
Gina Haspel, Trump’s CIA director pick, oversaw the torture of dozens of peopleGina Haspel, Trump’s CIA director pick, oversaw the torture of dozens of people
Politics

She also tried to destroy video evidence of the torture of two suspects.

By Alex Ward
North Korea
Great opportunity or trap? 12 experts weigh in on the Trump-Kim summit.Great opportunity or trap? 12 experts weigh in on the Trump-Kim summit.
North Korea

“This could be the start of something good, and it could also fail miserably.”

By Alex Ward
World Politics
North Korea says it’s ready to negotiate with the US. But don’t get too excited yet.North Korea says it’s ready to negotiate with the US. But don’t get too excited yet.
World Politics

The US and North Korea have been down the diplomatic route before — to no avail.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
What Putin’s scary-sounding nuclear weapons announcement really meansWhat Putin’s scary-sounding nuclear weapons announcement really means
World Politics

Hint: You don’t need to worry that much.

By Alex Ward