WASHINGTON—The future of the Middle East remains on the brink, while fast-paced China emergence continues in East Asia, according to participants at the Capitol Hill National Security Forum on June 21. In the “Countering ISIS 2.0 and the Future of the Middle East” discussion, panelists noted that though the fight against the Islamic State of […]
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Democracy Abroad Vital to U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON—The United States must support democracy globally to protect both national and international security, said panelists at the second annual Capitol Hill National Security Forum on June 21. Panelists discussed U.S. and global democracy relations and the importance of the United States becoming leaders in technological strategy. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) kicked off the discussion […]
China, North Korea are Largest Cybersecurity Threat
WASHINGTON—China and North Korea pose the greatest cyber threats to the United States, said panelists during a Brookings Institution conference June 14. The conference was part of the institution’s Asia Transnational Threats forum. William Carter, deputy director of the Technology Policy Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said China’s goal is to […]
North Korea’s Negative Influence on the Middle East
Just days before the U.S.-North Korea summit, a Washington Institute for Near East Policy discussion on June 7 examined North Korea’s far-reaching negative impact on the Middle East and Africa, emphasizing caution in dealing with the rogue nation. “The North Koreans have been helping the Syrians build chemical weapons facilities and have actually deployed their […]
History Shows North Korea Ignores its Agreements
Pictures of President Moon Jae-In of South Korea and Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un of North Korea meeting and embracing on April 27 gave some people hope. Possibly, the planned high-level talks between Kim and President Trump could lead to the official end of hostilities between the two countries – or at least to a dramatic […]