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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for May 2018

North Korea
North Korea just threatened to cancel the Trump-Kim meeting. Experts say it’s likely a bluff.North Korea just threatened to cancel the Trump-Kim meeting. Experts say it’s likely a bluff.
North Korea

“It’s unlikely they kill the summit, but clearly something is going on.”

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The past 72 hours in surprising North Korea news, explainedThe past 72 hours in surprising North Korea news, explained
Explainers

A possible nuclear agreement, a potential historic concession, and perhaps a change in America’s stance toward North Korea.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Pompeo: US and North Korea “in complete agreement” on goals of Trump-Kim summitPompeo: US and North Korea “in complete agreement” on goals of Trump-Kim summit
Politics

A US-North Korea nuclear deal might be coming together.

By Alex Ward
Hundreds of people in Mexico are kidnapped every year. And the problem’s getting worse.
Features

It’s part of a trend experts call the “democratization” of kidnapping.

By Rory Smith
Israel
Israel and Iran are getting closer to a full-blown warIsrael and Iran are getting closer to a full-blown war
Israel

“This is an extremely dangerous situation.”

By Alex Ward
Politics
Fox Business guest says torture “worked on John McCain.” That’s offensive — and flatly wrong.Fox Business guest says torture “worked on John McCain.” That’s offensive — and flatly wrong.
Politics

What a terrible, no good, very bad take.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Remember when Jim Mattis was supposed to rein in Donald Trump?Remember when Jim Mattis was supposed to rein in Donald Trump?
World Politics

He couldn’t stop the president from abandoning the Iran deal.

By Alex Ward
Politics
9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed claims to have dirt on Gina Haspel, Trump’s CIA pick9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed claims to have dirt on Gina Haspel, Trump’s CIA pick
Politics

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed planned the 9/11 attacks. He was also tortured by the CIA.

By Jennifer Williams
North Korea
Releasing American hostages from North Korea, explained by a top US hostage negotiatorReleasing American hostages from North Korea, explained by a top US hostage negotiator
North Korea

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has spent decades trying to bring home Americans held hostage in North Korea.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Gina Haspel, Trump’s controversial pick for CIA director, explainedGina Haspel, Trump’s controversial pick for CIA director, explained
Politics

The White House says she’s a “patriot.” Critics say she’s a torturer.

By Jennifer Williams
Defense & Security
Rouhani: Iran to stay in Iran nuclear deal — for nowRouhani: Iran to stay in Iran nuclear deal — for now
Defense & Security

Iran will now negotiate with countries remaining in the deal to see if it’s still good for Tehran.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
6 questions about the Iran deal you were too embarrassed to ask6 questions about the Iran deal you were too embarrassed to ask
Explainers

President Trump has withdrawn the US from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know.

By Alex Ward
Israel
Israel on “high alert” after Trump Iran deal announcementIsrael on “high alert” after Trump Iran deal announcement
Israel

There’s a suspicion of a possible Iranian attack.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Why killing the Iran deal makes Trump’s North Korea talks much, much harderWhy killing the Iran deal makes Trump’s North Korea talks much, much harder
Explainers

“If I were the North Koreans, and Trump pulled out of the deal with Iran, why should I make an agreement?”

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Why Trump hates the Iran deal, explained in 400 wordsWhy Trump hates the Iran deal, explained in 400 words
Explainers

A bite-size primer to one of the most important decisions of Donald Trump’s presidency.

By Alex Ward