A Review of the North Korean Missile Programme
The DPRK missile program and its dynamics have become one of the most urgent topics of world politics. In recent years, Pyongyang
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Behind the Lines: And the winner in Syria is ….Iran
A flurry of diplomatic activity is taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas. While the moves are occurring on separate and
Talk of Preventive War Rises in White House Over North Korea
Not since 2002, as the United States built a case for war in Iraq, has there been so much debate inside the
The other North Korean threat
After massive intelligence failures grossly underestimating North Korea’s long-range missile capabilities, number of nuclear weapons, warhead miniaturization, and proximity to manufacturing a
What will Kim do next? Sixth nuclear test seen critical for North Korea
North Korea says it has developed intercontinental missiles capable of targeting any place in the United States. Now comes the hard part
Here Is How A U.S. Pre-Emptive Strike On North Korea Could Unfold
Although they have been involved in several “show of force” missions over the Korean peninsula, the B-1B Lancers (“Bones” in accordance with
DEFCON Warning System – Update 8/11/17
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 11:30 A.M., Friday, August 11th, 2017. Condition code is Blue. DEFCON 4. There
No Good Choices With North Korea
Let’s deal first with the misconception that permeates a lot of Western thinking. North Korea can not be negotiated with over its
North Korea now making missile-ready nuclear weapons, U.S. analysts say
North Korea has successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles, crossing a key threshold on the path
Beware the Rush to Report
While the internet has been a boon to communication and news, with its instant reporting, it also has been a bane to
DEFCON Warning System – Update 8/1/17
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 7 P.M., Tuesday, August 1st, 2017. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5. There
Concerns raised over military presence, nukes stored in Turkey
The U.S. should move its nuclear weapons from Incirlik Air Base and start looking for alternatives to the longtime military hub in