11/27/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

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National Security News Content:

1. Irregular Warfare – Defining the Debate
2. Continuous Transformation – Institutional Transformation in Contact
3. Confronting Irregular Warfare in the South China Sea
4. Chinese military disguised as fishing boats? Philippine defence chief raises concerns
5. Taiwan says Chinese balloon detected near island
6. How to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Threats? First, Make Them a Priority
7. The Rolling Middle East Earthquakes by Mick Ryan
8. tariffs – different application ahead
9. Will Musk’s ‘Algorithm’ reduce military inefficiency—or increase risk?
10. New US drones tested on Ukraine front line hailed as ‘game changer’
11. The U.S. Is Losing the Ability to Deter War With China
12. Making sense of Trump’s national security team
13. Ukraine’s Armed Forces Recall Thousands of Dud Mortars
14. Washington May Permit US Defense Contractors to Assist Ukraine
15. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 25, 2024
16. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, November 26, 2024
17. Focus: Why the US Green Berets are the World’s Most Unique Special Forces Unit.
18. GT investigates: How will American special operations team intervene in S.China Sea?
19. Trump Returns to ‘Maximum Pressure’ as Era of Biden Alliances Ends
20. When Maritime and Continental Powers Collide: A Historical Framework for US Asymmetric Competition with China
21. How to Fix a Broken Defense Department to Beat China and Russia
22. This is Not the Status Quo You’re Looking For
23. Trump Ally Holds Up Promotion of Army General Involved in Afghanistan Evacuation
24. A Modern National Security Decision Directive for Irregular Warfare: Guidance from President Reagan’s NSDD 32

Korean News Content:

1. How Trump’s return puzzles North Korea’s elite
2. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Heads to South Korea With Weapons Wish List
3. No indication North Korean troops are moving into Ukraine, Pentagon says
4. Trump’s North Korea policy could pose ‘traumatic’ risk for South Korea
5. How Ukraine is preparing for North Korean defectors
6. Trump is urged to include South Korea in strategic meetings about Taiwan
7. “Trump’s 2nd term will demand more burden from Korea… US-Korea-Japan cooperation to check public opinion will continue”
8. Putin and Kim could meet to cement Russia-North Korea axis
9. Russia issues warning to South Korea about sending arms to Ukraine
10. Will South Korea heed Ukraine’s call for weapons aid amid Trump’s win, Russia warning?
11. G7 urges China to oppose North Korea-Russia military cooperation
12. <Super-telephoto Video> Alarming Safety Conditions at North Korea’s Flood Recovery Sites: Workers Dangling in Mid-air Like Circus Performers, No Rest Despite Harsh Weather
13. Yoon calls for robust military readiness against growing N. Korean threats
14. Ukraine’s special envoy expected to meet Yoon as early as Wednesday: sources
15. Trump Returns to ‘Maximum Pressure’ as Era of Biden Alliances Ends
16. Presidential office worries over impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on Korean firms in Canada, Mexico
17. Trump’s choice (Alex Wong)
18. N. Korea orders market crackdown to combat ‘capitalist elements’
19. N. Korea expels money changers amid currency crackdown
20. N. Korea’s failed whistleblower system: Informants left unprotected
21. Trump team considers ‘direct talks’ with N. Korea’s Kim: report