4/15/25 National Security and Korean News and Commentary
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National Security News Content:
1. Soldier becomes first woman to compete in Best Ranger Competition
2. Exclusive—how China’s military is quietly gaining control of the Pacific
3. China Would Lose a ‘Trade War’ With the US—’Gradually, then Suddenly’
4. U.S. Softens Position on Iranian Uranium Enrichment
5. Aides Push Trump to Adopt Tougher Approach With Moscow
6. China Accuses U.S. Spy Agency of Winter Games Cyberattacks
7. China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs
8. Unintended Consequences of Unmanned Warfare (from 2008)
9. The Swiss Manual on Guerrilla Warfare Advises Hiding in Atomic Ruins
10. Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet
11. Repudiating Genesis (Book Review: To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism)
12. The reactionary international: How three ideological families are united in hating progressivism
13. US efforts to hobble China’s AI march can only backfire, top internet official warns
14. China fires back after US official takes swipe at aid to Global South
15. Could this breakthrough in robot manufacturing reshape warfare?
16. ‘Honey badger’ admiral emerges as top contender for Navy chief
17. Open Questions | China may be stunned by Trump’s lack of caution and understanding: ex-diplomat Kerry Brown18.
18. Command Posts, the Iron Triangle, and 1st Armored Division in WFX 23-4
19. Chinese Mockery of U.S. Manufacturing Reveals Economic Truth
20. Rearming Europe: Challenges and Constraints
21. Arms Control Is Not Dead Yet
22. How America Can Stay Ahead of China in the AI Race
23. The USAID Freeze: A View From Sri Lanka and the Global South
24. Trump’s Tariffs Will Ensure America Can Win the Next War
25. Going, Going . . .? The US Base Network in Europe
26. Erik Prince: I’m not so worried about China militarily
27. Trump Administration Memo Proposes Cutting State Department Funding by Nearly Half
Korean News Content:
1. Likely to lead South Korea, Lee holds left’s foreign policy views
2. ‘Negotiations with North Korea in 2019 showed that Trump can quickly tire of complicated issues’
3. South Korea to Boost Aid for Chip Makers to $23 Billion, Expanding Extra Budget
4. Airport Was Repeatedly Warned on Bird Strikes Before Deadly South Korea Crash
5. North Korean hackers used fake martial law documents in mass phishing attack
6. US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
7. Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
8. How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
9. Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort Progresses Towards Completion
10. S. Korea says ‘actively’ in talks with U.S. over ‘sensitive country’ issue after list takes effect
11. Finance minister says defense payments not under review for tariff talks with U.S.
12. N. Korea sent over 126,000 phishing emails to S. Koreans: police
13. North Korea got a drone response after months of trash-filled balloons
14. Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report
