Did Korea Just Have Its 1989 Moment?
The formal end of the Korean War is finally on the horizon, maybe this year. This was long overdue, really. Perhaps it could be the start of something…hopeful for the…
Seems Easy Enough
I’m a bit confused. Nikki Haley has said, more than once, that the U.S. will never accept a nuclear North Korea. Don’t they already have them? Around 20 nuclear devices,…
What is Kim Jong Un’s Endgame?
President Trump announced today that he has signed a new Executive Order which levies additional sanctions against North Korea to further persuade it to end its nuclear program. It’s notable…
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions
I’m a bit late on posting about Trump signing off on the new reprisal sanctions but didn’t want to let it go unremarked. Mostly because I’d like to extend my…
Preemptive War to Come Back in Style?
While Americans are looking at Washington, DC and the ongoing TrumpRussia saga, older and far more serious business is stirring in the other direction. I wonder how long it’s going…
World’s Shittiest Nation Forces Everyone to Fret About It
I’m trying to make sense of the news coming from North Korea these past few days. It’s all very confusing to me. Among the things I wonder is why Kim…