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The Nuclear Back and Forth

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AhmadinejadAhmadinejadThe nuclear issue has been overwhelming the news reports and international diplomacy this week, primarily the way that North Korea and Iran are dealing with their own desires to build and test nuclear weapons. A few thoughts: 1.    No one needs permission for that.2.    How did the U.S. do it?3.    What should be their next step? Read more

U.S. Talking to the Axis of Evil

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The American FlagThe American FlagWith so much going on politically within the U.S. it’s amazing that there is even time for Obama and his administration to look into international politics.

Remember during the election when people were questioning whether Obama had the experience and skill to be good at foreign relations- well, it seems he is proving that he most certainly does. Looking toward a major deal with China in November, still enjoying positive approval numbers around the world, and making headway with two countries that George W. Bush so famously branded as “Axis of Evil” members, this week marks two big international diplomatic successes for Obama. Read more

Politics as Unusual in Asia

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Map of East AsiaMap of East AsiaOver the weekend Japan made an historic change in its governing- after over 50 years of virtually uninterrupted power, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was ousted by the most powerful political tool of all- a democratic vote. Changing a 5 decade ruling party is big- and so is North Korea sending a diplomatic delegation to China. Both are happening as this first week of September gets underway. Read more

North Korea Begging for another War

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North Korea's HitlerNorth Korea's HitlerTomorrow (June 25th), it will have been 59 years since the Korean War had started back in 1950.  The war was started (correct me if I am wrong) because North Korea wanted to negotiate elections for the entirety of Korea.  With escalating border conflicts, on June 25, 1950, North Korea’s army stormed in on South Korea. Read more

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