Taiwan is expected to be part of Monday’s discussions. President Biden and President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in person for the first time on Monday at…
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Defense Undersecretary Highlights New Deterrence Strategies
He explained how complexities are being exacerbated by technological advances. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl spoke at Brookings Institution this week, where he shared the complexities…
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White House Responds to Latest North Korea Missile Launch
ICBM was one of many missiles fired into the sea. Late Thursday, local Korea time, North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea, making it at…
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North Korea Warned Against Nuclear Test
U.S., Japan, and South Korea promise “unparalleled” response. Government officials in Washington along with allies in the region believe North Korea is preparing to conduct nuclear bomb tests.…
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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Deployed Near South Korea
North Korea flies fighter jets near South in show of force. The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and its strike group deployed off South Korea’s eastern coast…
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President Biden Speaks with Japanese Prime Minister. On Monday, North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, triggering evacuations in the country and growing concern about the…
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Vice President Harris Meets with Asian Leaders
She adds tour of Korea DMZ to her trip. Vice President Kamala Harris had several meetings on Tuesday with Asian leaders, in which she emphasized America’s commitment to…
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Senators Seek to Declare Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Others already listed are China, Iran, North Korea, and Syria. A bipartisan effort to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism was introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham…
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U.S. and South Korea Stage Combined Military Training
Officials say the exercises are defensive against North Korea’s aggressive posture. The United States and South Korea began the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military training exercise earlier this…
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Senators Call for Russia to be Designated Terrorism Sponsor
They renewed calls for the president to get tougher with Moscow. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut called on President Biden’s administration to…
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