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North Korea fires cruise missiles into Yellow Sea, but remains silent on U.S. soldier's fate

Asia Pacific Jul 22, 2023

North Korea fires cruise missiles into Yellow Sea, but remains silent on U.S. soldier's fate

by Jesse Johnson

Experts say cruise missiles, which fly far slower than ballistic weapons, present a unique danger in that they can fly low and maneuver, making them potentially very difficult to intercept.

G7 and others ask China to stop North Korea sanctions evasion in its waters

Asia Pacific Jul 22, 2023

G7 and others ask China to stop North Korea sanctions evasion in its waters

The countries will provide satellite images that "clearly indicates these practices continued to occur within China's jurisdiction in 2022 and have continued in 2023."

China briefs trade partners on new anti-espionage law

Business Jul 21, 2023

China briefs trade partners on new anti-espionage law

The law, which took effect this month, bans the transfer of any information related to national security and interests, without defining those terms.

How a U.S. soldier made a mad dash into North Korea

Asia Pacific Jul 20, 2023

How a U.S. soldier made a mad dash into North Korea

by Ju-min Park, Matt Spetalnick and Josh Smith

The U.S. military was scrambling on Wednesday to determine the soldier's fate, as well as his motive.

In first, Biden planning three-way standalone summit with Kishida and Yoon in August, sources say

National Jul 20, 2023

In first, Biden planning three-way standalone summit with Kishida and Yoon in August, sources say

If the plan goes ahead, it will be the first standalone summit between the leaders of the U.S., Japan and South Korea.

Why Zelenskyy's diplomacy is a key factor in Ukraine's efforts to win war

Commentary / World | Geoeconomic Briefing Jul 20, 2023

Why Zelenskyy's diplomacy is a key factor in Ukraine's efforts to win war

by Yuichi Hosoya

The leader's counteroffensive came at a critical time, sandwiched between two summits — the Group of Seven summit in May and a NATO summit earlier this month.

Russia warns against any ships traveling to Ukraine from July 20

World Jul 20, 2023

Russia warns against any ships traveling to Ukraine from July 20

Ukraine accused Russia of damaging grain export infrastructure in "hellish" overnight strikes focused on two of its Black Sea ports.

U.S. soldier facing disciplinary action slips across inter-Korean border into North Korea

Asia Pacific Jul 19, 2023

U.S. soldier facing disciplinary action slips across inter-Korean border into North Korea

by Jesse Johnson

An American soldier facing disciplinary action at home “willfully and without authorization" fled Tuesday into North Korea, where he was apparently taken into custody.

NATO’s Ukraine tightrope

Commentary / World Jul 19, 2023

NATO’s Ukraine tightrope

by Kaushik Basu

NATO's cautious approach to Ukraine membership could reassure ordinary Russians that President Vladimir Putin's downfall would not mean their own.

North Korea fires off two ballistic missiles, with both falling outside Japan's EEZ

National Jul 19, 2023

North Korea fires off two ballistic missiles, with both falling outside Japan's EEZ

by Jesse Johnson

The rare early-morning launches of apparent short-range weapons followed a test last week of the North’s Hwasong-18 solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Putin’s pre-election budget set to become more costly after mutiny

World Jul 18, 2023

Putin’s pre-election budget set to become more costly after mutiny

Analysts expect changes to go far beyond the price of fortifying positions previously manned by an estimated 50,000 Wagner fighters.

ASEAN sets up regional office for cybersecurity cooperation

Asia Pacific Jul 18, 2023

ASEAN sets up regional office for cybersecurity cooperation

by Gabriel Dominguez

ACICE will share information, research and analysis on cyberthreats relevant to the defense sector.

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