The debut followed the North’s first test of a new surface-to-air missile and the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub for a port call in South Korea.
Tag: International Relations
Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country
The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.
Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says
The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.
Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry
Thai warplanes have bombed compounds where people are forced to defraud others online. Rights activists say trafficking victims’ lives are at risk.
Angering Denmark, Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland
President Trump, who has long said he wants to “get” the semiautonomous Danish territory, tapped Louisiana’s governor for the new position. Officials in Greenland and Denmark expressed outrage.
U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard
Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.
To Secure Money for Ukraine, Europe Had to Resort to a Messy Compromise
The European Union came up with an 11th-hour deal to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
Riots Erupt in Bangladesh After the Killing of a Student Leader
Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.
For the First Time, a Former Refugee Will Lead the U.N.’s Refugee Agency
Barham Salih, who fought against Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq and later served as president, was chosen to lead the U.N. High Commission for Refugees.