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Donald Trump's chief of staff John Kelly (right) and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (left), seen with John McCain's wife, Cindy, at the late senator's funeral. Photo: CNP

Afghanistan, Middle East, South Asia, Syria

Trump rebukes ‘failed generals’ as they issue veiled swipes

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

Until recently, the generals largely seen by the US political establishment and mainstream media as “the adults in the room” at the Trump White House have managed to avoid drawing attacks from the president. That is despite reports, now confirmed by Donald Trump’s chief of staff General John Kelly and Defense Secretary James Mattis, of […]

The retirement of US Defense Secretary James Mattis raises fears that a voice of prudence and professionalism will be absent from Donald Trump's cabinet. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, China, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Turkey, World

Mattis exit has worrisome implications for Asian allies

by Peter J. Brown December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump said he plans to replace at least four key staff members. Photo: AFP

France, Russia, World

Trump plans staff shakeup at crucial point in presidency

by Asia Times staff November 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Former White House adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman. Photo: Cheriss May/NurPhoto

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Former Trump adviser secretly taped private conversations

by Asia Times staff and agencies August 13, 2018February 18, 2020

A US military aide carries the "nuclear football." Photo: AFP / Olivier Douliery / Pool via CNP

Beijing, China, World

US officials in ‘skirmish’ over ‘nuclear football’ in China

by Asia Times staff February 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Osama bin Laden in June 1999. Photo courtesy of AFP

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

Bin Laden’s America: Niger, 9/11, and apocalyptic humiliation

by Tom Engelhardt November 3, 2017

The "Ive Mike" atmospheric nuke test, conducted over the Pacific Ocean by the US in 1952, was the first test of a full-scale thermonuclear device. Photo: Wikipedia

European Union, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Trump’s nuclear dreams: nightmares past and present

by Rebecca Gordon October 27, 2017

Even so-called secure cellphones may have been hacked. Photo: iStock

European Union, Germany, Israel, Middle East, Russia, World

Public officials risk national security by using cellphones

by Stephen Bryen October 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Former chief strategist Steve Bannon has left the Trump White House. Photo: AFP/Timothy A Clary

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Is Donald Trump abandoning America’s ‘Asia pivot’?

by Richard A. Bitzinger August 23, 2017

Seniror officials are hoping Trump's new chief of staff John Kelly can help bridge the growing divide between the White House and Republican Congressional leaders. Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts

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Trump pivots to taxes

by Asia Unhedged August 21, 2017February 18, 2020

A Chinese flag in front of the Friendship bridge over the Yalu River connecting North Korea and China. Photo: Reuters/Damir Sagolj

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Carry on, Korea: Is China smart, or just lucky?

by Spengler August 14, 2017

Xi Jinping's RCEP initiative aims to challeng the US-dominated world order. Photo: Reuters / Axel Schmidt

AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

China must tackle its unreported internal problems

by Todd Royal August 2, 2017August 2, 2017

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