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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for April 2018

Explainers
The past 72 hours in North Korea news, explainedThe past 72 hours in North Korea news, explained
Explainers

And a debate over whether President Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
3 main takeaways from the historic North Korea-South Korea summit3 main takeaways from the historic North Korea-South Korea summit
Explainers

Hint: There’s a lot of pressure on President Trump now.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick for VA secretary, withdraws his nominationRonny Jackson, Trump’s pick for VA secretary, withdraws his nomination
Politics

The man who can reportedly repair almost anything must turn his attention to fixing his own reputation.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Ronny Jackson, Trump’s Veterans Affairs nominee, is facing serious allegationsRonny Jackson, Trump’s Veterans Affairs nominee, is facing serious allegations
Politics

He’s accused of drinking on the job as the White House’s top doctor and overprescribing medication.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The past 3 days of surprising North Korea news, explainedThe past 3 days of surprising North Korea news, explained
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The end of North Korean nuclear tests? Did North Korea agree to denuclearize? Why did Trump send that angry tweet?

By Alex Ward
North Korea
North Korea just promised a huge concession on its nuclear weapons. It’s done that before.North Korea just promised a huge concession on its nuclear weapons. It’s done that before.
North Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said North Korea might end its nuclear program while the US keeps its troops in South Korea. We’ve been here before.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Pompeo’s meeting with Kim went “smoothly.” Trump’s meeting with Kim might not.Pompeo’s meeting with Kim went “smoothly.” Trump’s meeting with Kim might not.
Explainers

The problem is Kim and Trump may disagree about nuclear weapons.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump says the US and North Korea are speaking at “extremely high levels”Trump says the US and North Korea are speaking at “extremely high levels”
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Trump wants Arab nations to send troops into Syria. That’s a spectacularly bad idea.Trump wants Arab nations to send troops into Syria. That’s a spectacularly bad idea.
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Let’s just say it could turn a simmering “cold war” into a really hot one.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The past 3 days of Syria news, explainedThe past 3 days of Syria news, explained
Explainers

We’ve seen Assad’s defiance, Trump’s flip, and Turkey’s anger.

By Alex Ward
Syria
The US has bombed Syria to punish it for a chemical attackThe US has bombed Syria to punish it for a chemical attack
Syria

This is likely the “big price” Trump wants the Syrian government to pay.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The US bombing of Syria, explained in 400 wordsThe US bombing of Syria, explained in 400 words
Explainers

A short guide to America’s limited military response in Syria.

By Alex Ward
Syria
How Obama’s “red line” fiasco led to Trump bombing SyriaHow Obama’s “red line” fiasco led to Trump bombing Syria
Syria

Thanks, Obama.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The real (but small) danger of a US-Russia war over SyriaThe real (but small) danger of a US-Russia war over Syria
Explainers

“I suspect neither side wants a direct confrontation, but when things go flash-bang, there are always surprises and unintended consequences.”

By Alex Ward
Race
How the Vietnam war created America’s modern “white power” movementHow the Vietnam war created America’s modern “white power” movement
Race

Read this historian’s origin story of “white power” activism in the US.

By Sean Illing