Foreign Concept
Trump told a rally in September that Kim had written him “beautiful letters,” and that “We fell in love.” Even for Trump, that was a pretty weird thing to say.
Eric Black Ink
As far as those who say Trump gave Kim Jong Un a huge undeserved gift by shaking his hand and meeting with him, I have no use for that argument.
Foreign Concept
Kim’s visit to Beijing this week, including a photo op with China’s newly confirmed leader-for-life Xi Jingping, could change a whole lot of calculations.
Foreign Concept
It would be hard to do. And it’s by no means risk free. But it’s a lot better than the alternatives.
Eric Black Ink
“North Korea’s Deadly Dictator” mixes together two main narratives.
Eric Black Ink
It’s only “state sovereignty” when we do it.
Eric Black Ink
We can’t keep overreacting to every bizarre Trumpian eruption — we’ll just be freaked out all the time.
Christian Science Monitor
Japan’s postwar Constitution renounced war as a right. An advisory group to Prime Minister Abe will suggest amendments Tuesday to enable Japan to militarily defend its interests and those of allies
Christian Science Monitor
Some see the release as an indication of a charm offensive, but that good will does not extend toward those in North Korea’s prison camps.
Christian Science Monitor
North Koreans stick to the script by praising their government and refusing gifts from their relatives in wealthy South Korea, where US troops have begun annual joint exercises.
