Closer ties between Russia and North Korea could weaken Beijing’s leverage over both countries and set back China’s efforts to stabilize its ties with the West.
Tag: Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament
Biden Presses Ahead With Effort to Broker Israeli-Saudi Deal
The president sent Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, on the latest diplomatic mission seeking to forge ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
U.S. Nuclear-Capable Sub Visits South Korea
The submarine made a port call as part of Washington’s effort to show its commitment to defending its East Asian ally.
Hoping to Avert Nuclear Crisis, U.S. Seeks Informal Agreement With Iran
The talks reflect a resumption of diplomacy between the United States and Iran after the collapse of negotiations to restore the 2015 nuclear deal.
U.S. Warns China on Nuclear Rivalry and Vows to Keep Patrolling Region
Speeches by two top officials illustrated the depth of concern over the rift between the nations. China called it provocation.
U.S. Will Try to Bring China Into Arms Control Talks
The nuclear order established during the Cold War is under more stress than at any point since 1962, but efforts to negotiate with Beijing are unlikely to succeed anytime soon.
Biden Pays Silent Tribute to Victims of Hiroshima Bomb
The president joined other leaders in laying wreaths at a memorial to the first wartime use of a nuclear weapon, amid growing fears that one could be used again.
After Warmth From Biden, South Korea’s Yoon Faces a Different Tune at Home
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy, aligning his country more closely with Washington and Tokyo, has polarized his country. And critics say he has won little to show for it.
After Warmth From Biden, South Korea’s Yoon Faces a Different Tune at Home
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy, aligning his country more closely with Washington and Tokyo, has polarized his country. And critics say he has won little to show for it.
Inside Biden’s Renewed Promise to Protect South Korea From Nuclear Weapons
President Biden’s emphasis on America’s willingness to defend South Korea is a striking admission that North Korea’s arsenal is here to stay.