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Lindsey Graham, last great Cold War warrior, dead at 71
Washington Politics

Lindsey Graham, last great Cold War warrior, dead at 71

The senator was an inspiration to those who believed military power was essential to making the world 'right.' Others thought he lost his 'America First' perspective in Ukraine and Israel.

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Asia-Pacific

Thinking twice about that US-China superwar

Imagine a globe-spanning naval battle with both sides interdicting commerce, a collapse in Asian trade, mounting losses, far worse than the current Iran war

Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest
Asia-Pacific

Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest

Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries

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.

South Korea president President Lee Jae-myung
Asia-Pacific

Trump NSS puts S. Korea at center of US primacy aims in region

ROK parliamentarian says Seoul will need to 'de-risk' not only from Beijing, but also from Washington

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Asia-Pacific

South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc

Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan