Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un

Why Did Trump Cut South Korea-US Military Drills, and What Does He Want From North Korea’s Kim Jong Un This Time?

The United States and South Korea have begun their annual joint military exercises under an unexpected new political backdrop after US President Donald Trump ordered a sharp reduction in the scale of the drills and revived talk of another meeting...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Signals Toughest-Ever Iran Sanctions as Trump Threatens Countries Supporting Tehran and Oil Markets Brace for Further Disruption

The United States is preparing to impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, intensifying Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran as the administration signals that financial pressure could reduce the need for another...
US-South Korea drills

North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

South Korea's presidential office condemned North Korea's launch of more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday (Aug 20) and ordered its military to maintain full readiness during ongoing joint exercises with the United States. The presidential office convened an...
US Navy Destroyer

Washington’s Pacific Strategy Takes Shape, US Restores Pacific Command, Demands Greater Allied Contributions and Narrows Indo-Pacific Priorities

The United States’ decision to restore the historic name of its oldest combatant command from US Indo-Pacific Command to US Pacific Command is raising questions about whether Washington is recalibrating its strategic approach to Asia and narrowing its focus from...
Kim Jong Un , Donald Trump

Trump Praises Kim Jong Un Ties, Says They Make Region Safer as US Scales Back Military Exercises With South Korea

US President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures, raising the prospect of renewed engagement between Washington and Pyongyang as tensions over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula come under...
US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby

US ‘Digging In’ Across Indo-Pacific, Not Retreating From Asia, Pentagon Says as Allies Urged to Boost Defence

The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Indo-Pacific, dismissing concerns that Washington is scaling back its role in Asia while urging regional allies to take on greater responsibility for their own defence amid growing geopolitical competition. Speaking...
US Central Command (CENTCOM) strikes on Iranian military targets

US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Hormuz Conflict Deepens, Raising Fears for Global Shipping

The United States and Iran exchanged a new wave of military strikes on Thursday (July 9), marking the second consecutive day of direct attacks as tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified. The latest escalation has heightened concerns about...
Donald Trump

US Faces Growing Credibility Challenge in Asia as Nations Seek Reliable Trade, Security and Tech Partnerships at America’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, Washington has launched a renewed diplomatic and cultural campaign across Southeast Asia, presenting itself as a revitalized global power ready to deepen its engagement with one of...
B-2 Spirit bomber

US Air Force’ B-2 Stealth Bomber Armed With AGM-158C LRASM Could Hunt Enemy Aircraft Carriers Across Indo-Pacific

The United States Air Force has significantly expanded the combat role of its iconic B-2 Spirit stealth bomber by integrating the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a move that could dramatically strengthen America’s ability to counter hostile naval forces in...
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth

U.S. Military Leadership Purge Under Trump Sees Twenty Plus Generals Fired, Intensifying Concerns About Civil-Military Relations

The question of whether civil-military relations in the United States are coming under growing strain is increasingly occupying the minds of strategic thinkers, policymakers, and military professionals. The debate has intensified as President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...
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