Tailors 2014 strategy to 2023 issues, mainly Russia and China. The Department of Defense released its updated Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) last month, shifting…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Chinese Vice President at UN
The U.S. is dedicated to improving communication. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng while both attended the UN’s General Assembly this week,…
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State Department Threatens Sanctions Over Kim-Putin Meeting
Kim Jong Un boards a train to Moscow. Moscow and Pyongyang have confirmed that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
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White House Warns North Korea Against Arms Deal with Russia
Talks between Putin and Kim Jong Un “actively advancing.” White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned North Korea this week against striking an arms deal with Russia.…
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Secretary Blinken Visits Ukraine Unannounced
He is reiterating U.S. support for Ukraine’s war effort. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Wednesday, just hours after a missile…
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North Korea Conducts More Missile Tests
Increase in missile testing follows U.S.-South Korea military drills. The South Korean military reported that North Korea recently conducted a series of cruise missile launches into the sea.…
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Pentagon Investigates Army Private Entering North Korea
Travis King crossed the border while touring Joint Security Area in Panmunjom The Department of Defense (DOD) has launched an investigation into U.S. Army Private Travis King’s crossing…
Read MoreTreasury Department Sanctions North Koreans for Weapons Trade
Husband and wife both involved in ballistic missile programs. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned two individuals from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for procuring resources for…
Read MoreAdministration Responds to Failed North Korean Satellite Launch
National Security Council spokesperson said the launch violated “multiple UN Security Council resolutions.“ North Korea’s attempt to launch its first spy satellite into orbit this week ended in…
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Treasury Reaches Settlement with British American Tobacco
Resolves alleged violations of U.S. sanctions against North Korea. The Department of the Treasury reached a legal settlement with British American Tobacco (BAT) on Thursday, allowing the company…
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