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An anti-US protester wearing a face-mask depicting US president Donald Trump kneels between cardboard cutouts of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean leader Moon Jae-in during a rally calling for more dialogue between the three leaders, outside the US embassy in Seoul on May 25. Photo: AFP/ Ed Jones

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Humiliation, surprise, opportunity after US cans North Korea summit

by Andrew Salmon May 25, 2018February 18, 2020

United States President Donald Trump has taken a softer tone. Photo: AFP/Oliver Contreras/Pool via CNP

AT Finance, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Trump dangles carrot to North Korea instead of wielding stick

by Andrew Salmon May 23, 2018February 18, 2020

US Pacific Command chief Admiral Harry Harris, left, inspects an honor guard during an arrival ceremony at the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Manila in August 2015. Harris is set to be made US Ambassador to Seoul. Photo: AF / Noel Celis

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Asian-American admiral nominated as US ambassador to Seoul

by Andrew Salmon May 21, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will soon try to hammer out an agreement, but the end result may not be what each really wanted. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque and Korea Summit Press Pool

AT Finance, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea, World

Pyongyang-Washington summit: Who is bluffing who?

by Robert McCoy May 21, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump shows the document reinstating sanctions against Iran. Photo: AFP / Saul Loeb

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Europe must resist Trump’s dangerous Iran strategy

by Jeffrey D. Sachs May 19, 2018

A US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jet flies over an apartment complex in Gwangju, South Korea, on May 16, 2018. Photo: Yonhap via Reuters

Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

North cancels inter-Korean talks, threatens US summit

by Andrew Salmon May 16, 2018February 18, 2020

US national security advisory John Bolton. CBS screen grab

North Korea, Northeast Asia

Yes, John Bolton actually just called for ‘Libya model’ for N Korea

by Asia Times staff May 1, 2018February 18, 2020

Mike Pompeo testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on 'Worldwide Threats' on Feb. 13, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Beijing, China, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Taiwan, World

With Pompeo and Bolton in the mix, China needs to adjust relations with US

by Joseph Bosco April 26, 2018

A cartoon style illustration of a superhero couple with American Flag in the background. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

When pushing for war, belief is all that matters

by Andrew Brennan April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

US national security adviser John Bolton speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 24, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts

Egypt, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Will Trump and Bolton clash over Syria?

by Emanuele Scimia April 23, 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, left, and South Korea's Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Do Jong-whan at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang on April 1, 2018. Photo: AFP

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North Korea: A new dawn or back down the garden path?

by Robert McCoy April 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks in Prague on November 11, 2016.Photo: AFP/Michal Cizek

European Union, France, Iran, Middle East, United Kingdom, World

US, Iran tiptoeing toward engagement

by M.K. Bhadrakumar April 23, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey: Did Trump fire Comey because he showed insufficient zeal in uncovering the pattern of press leaks. Photo: Reuters file

France, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Fifty shades of Trump: fire and fury at home and abroad

by Elizabeth Drew April 17, 2018

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers fly from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Air Staff Office of the Defense Ministry of Japan via Reuters

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, European Union, Iraq, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

America’s military report card scores a failing grade

by Andrew Bacevich April 16, 2018

Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ground-attack planes at the Hmeimim airbase in Syria. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, European Union, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Why military escalation in Syria is not in US interest

by Frederick Kuo April 11, 2018

Chinese H-6K bombers and Su-30 fighters fly above the Taiwan Strait. Photo: PLA

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Will Bolton push for US troops on Taiwan?

by Gary Sands April 6, 2018

National Security Adviser John Bolton Photo: AFP / Alex Wong

China, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, World

A dangerous Trump spring

by Chris Patten April 6, 2018

Now-White House national security advisor John Bolton, speaking on Fox News. Source: Fox News screen grab

North Korea, Northeast Asia, World

WH’s Bolton said very skeptical of N Korean denuclearization

by Asia Times staff April 2, 2018February 18, 2020

Taiwanese flag raised blowing in the wind with blue sky. Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, World

Would Trump back an independence bid by Taiwan?

by Gary Sands March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton will take over from outgoing National Security Adviser HR McMaster on April 9. Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, United Kingdom, World

Trade and Iran: Trump/Bolton may push Europe into China’s arms

by Emanuele Scimia March 29, 2018

Is Kim Jong-un's latest entreaty legit, or is he attempting yet another hustle in the tried and true Kim family regime tradition? Photo: Reuters / KCNA

China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Another North Korean con job in the offing?

by Bradley K. Martin March 25, 2018March 27, 2018

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton will take over from outgoing National Security Adviser HR McMaster on April 9. Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar

China, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, World

Bolton appointment means tougher stance on Iran

by David P. Goldman March 24, 2018February 18, 2020

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Hawk flies back into the White House to shake up world order

by Asia Times staff March 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton (L) and outgoing White House National Security Adviser HR McMaster. Photos: Reuters

Iran, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

Bolton decision lets Trump negotiate from position of strength

by Andrew Salmon March 23, 2018February 18, 2020

John Bolton, US President Donald Trump's pick to be his next national security adviser. Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar

China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Taiwan, World

Trump replaces national security adviser with hawk John Bolton

by Asia Times staff March 23, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump and his then newly named National Security Adviser, Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (left) speak during the announcement at the former's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 20, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Kevin Lamarque

North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, World

McMaster on his way out in West Wing purge: reports

by Asia Times staff March 16, 2018February 18, 2020