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Doug Bandow

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Asia-Pacific

Why Trump is right about North Korea

At least he is interested in breaking with the past and facing reality about nukes

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Asia-Pacific

Wake up: Pushing de-nuking on N.Korea is a dream with a nightmare ending

Talks must begin with the leverage of sanctions. Everything else is not only folly; it’s fantasy.

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Asia-Pacific

A little alliance tending? US shouldn't make SoKo-Japan row worse

World War II is way in the past but continues to warp present relations. Washington may have to use tough love to make it work.

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Africa

S. Africa neutral on Ukraine, plans drills with 'friends' Russia & China

The latest example of much of the rest of the world going their own way and not buying into the 'order' the West wants to enforce.

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Washington Politics

When people protest for freedom, what can Americans do to help?

We’d all like to see brutal dictators fall, but effective policy requires a little humility about Washington’s ability to make that happen.