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North Korea
The US-Israeli War on Iran Is Incentivizing Nuclear Proliferation
As nuclear-armed countries violate international law, others may turn to proliferation as a form of deterrence.
Trump’s War on Iran Killed Any Shot at Dialogue With North Korea
Trump’s strikes on Iran may show North Korea that US diplomacy is masking its real strategy of coercion or aggression.
Under a New South Korean President, Can Peace Activists Push US Troops Out?
A pro-peace presidential candidate offers a historic opening to transform the front line of a new Cold War.
Trump’s Speech Vowed a New “Golden Age,” But His Policies Drive Us Into the Dust
In his speech to Congress, Trump doubled down on the tariffs that economists say may trigger another Great Depression.
South Korea’s Conservative Party Blocks Impeachment Vote After Coup Attempt
The right wing ruling party boycotted the vote despite outrage at President Yoon's failed imposition of martial law.
US Military Policy Is Stoking the Risk of Nuclear War on Korean Peninsula
As Trump and Harris bicker over North Korea, the US military lays plans that could bring nuclear tensions to a brink.
Unprecedented US War Drills and Naval Deployments Raise Fear of War in Korea
The current US military buildup in the Korean Peninsula has surpassed Cold War levels.
More Sanctions and Military Pressure Won’t Improve North Korean Human Rights
Current U.S. policy justifies an arms race and keeps families separated while risking nuclear conflict with North Korea.
Koreans Demand the US End the Korean War 70 Years After Armistice
U.S. imperialism has not only thwarted peace in the Korean Peninsula, but is currently shaping a new Cold War.
US Is Maintaining Tensions With North Korea to Draw in Allies Against China
The greatest threat to peace and stability in northeast Asia is the U.S. Indo-Pacific military encirclement of China.