Small Wars Journal

8/23/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 10:27am

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Access Korean News HERE.

National Security News Content:

1. Think the American century is over? Think again. By Joseph S. Nye Jr.
2. Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Has Revealed Russia's Military Weakness
3. Suspended 4-star general denies he pressured panels to promote officer
4. The US divide on foreign policy
5. A group of 20-somethings built a GPS-independent drone in 24 hours—and caught the eye of US special operations forces
6. The Big Five - 23 August edition By Mick Ryan
7. Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley calls for more international support for Taiwan
8.  Japan must do much more for Taiwan
9. US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
10. US to send $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say
11. Why China Is Starting a New Trade War
12. Russia opens case against CNN reporter who covered Kursk incursion
13. US military asking contractors to help haul boats used in troubled Gaza pier mission back to the US
14.  China's AI strategy all about serving the state
15. Taiwan boosts defense spending in face of Chinese military prodding
16. There Are No Magic Beans: Easy Options to Deter China Militarily Do Not Exist
17. Want More Innovative US Military Leaders? Bring the Hacking for Defense Course to Service Academies
18. The Corrupting Influence of DEI on Military Education
19. America’s Greatest Asset Has Been Our Industrial Capacity; It’s Time to Rebuild It.
20. The Crumbling Foundations of American Strength
21. Europe’s America Problem
 

Korean News Content:

1. South Korea's new plan for North Korea's 'freedom'
2. South Korea calls out North's silence on Yoon's unification vision
3. Kim Jong Un's rule leads to biggest surge in North Korean defections
4. Why Kim Jong Un’s campaign to compel youth loyalty is bound to backfire
5. New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time
6. North Korea is reopening to tourists after almost five years, but will anyone go?
7. On a Trip to Seoul, Catching Glimpses of Isolated North Korea
8. South Koreans keep eye on US election amid North Korea's evolving threats
9. North Korea slams US sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea as 'provocative'
10. North Korea 'speedily' installs DMZ barriers and anti-tank obstacles
11. Harris says she will not cozy up to dictators like Kim Jong-un
12. N. Korea's flood victims: The reality behind the propaganda
13. Editorial: Now is time for swift bipartisan action on South Korea's population crisis laws
14. Sullivan to visit Beijing next week for talks on N.K., Middle East, bilateral ties: senior official
15. Hanwha Aerospace completes building plant to produce howitzers, armored vehicles in Australia
16. Why I have confidence in Nuclear Consultative Group
17. Seoul urges U.S. to refocus on North Korean denuclearization