The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
Category: Defense and Military Forces
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Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
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‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
The New York Times – Movies:The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
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Defense Hiring Will Ease, Not End, Pain in European Car Industry
The New York Times – Business:An agreement to turn an ailing Volkswagen factory into a defense manufacturing hub offers hope for jobs. But a shift from “family vans to tanks” in Germany is not so simple.
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
The New York Times – On the Runway:Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
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Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
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Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
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These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.
The New York Times – On the Runway:A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The New York Times – On the Runway:The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
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The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
The New York Times – Business:For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.