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apan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher
Asia-Pacific

Japan's new long-range missiles put US-China on collision course

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, Tokyo is making moves that could stoke tensions between the two powers

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Asia-Pacific

Kim Jong Un waiting for Trump, but there's a path right in front of him

From Pyongyang’s perspective, engagement with Seoul has little strategic value. But there are diplomatic ways around that.

Pakistan US-Iran talks
Middle East

Are US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan doomed to fail?

There are significant obstacles in the way of a potential breakthrough in Islamabad this weekend

Donald Trump
Middle East

For peace with Iran to work a reckoning with Israel is in order

Trump must get back to basics, and his promises to the American people. In order to do that he must put this relationship in its proper place.

Netanyahu Trump
Middle East

Is Israel already sabotaging Iran ceasefire?

Tel Aviv has made a habit of breaking ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. Now leaders are saying they are not a full party to the one brokered with Iran.

How years of US policy put Cubans on a path to Gitmo
Latin America

How years of US policy put Cubans on a path to Gitmo

The controversial military detention center could soon house migrants fleeing from disaster in Cuba