Podcasts about denuclearization

SummaryThis conversation explores various pressing issues in American politics, including the complexities of political bills, the role of lobbying, and the impact of gentrification on communities. It also delves into the effectiveness of protests in driving political change, the potential for civil unrest, and the future of international relations. Additionally, the discussion touches on the emerging role of cryptocurrency in modern finance and its implications for the housing market.TakeawaysPolitical bills should be concise and transparent.Lobbyists often write bills, compromising lawmakers' integrity.Child recovery operations highlight the importance of law enforcement.Gentrification displaces communities and alters demographics.Political violence is a growing concern in America.Protests may not lead to substantial change without strategic action.The future of governance may involve AI and technology.Cryptocurrency is becoming a significant asset in finance.International relations are shifting with changing alliances.The U.S. must adapt to new economic realities and challenges.Chapters00:00 The Call for Legislative Simplicity04:43 Child Recovery Operations and Law Enforcement's Role09:23 Gentrification and Its Impact on Black Communities13:50 The Efficacy of Protests and Political Violence21:58 The Future of Governance and Societal Order27:26 Natural Food Ingredients and Consumer Awareness29:56 Iranian Arrests and National Security Concerns31:11 Theater of War: Iran and U.S. Relations33:33 Proposals for Peace in the Middle East41:50 NATO and UN: The Future of Global Alliances54:16 Denuclearization and Global Stability56:21 The Rise of China and Economic Influence57:45 Military Industrial Complex and Domestic Defense01:00:34 The Need for a New Defense Strategy01:05:19 Perpetual Conflict and America's Future01:07:06 Bitcoin's Role in the Future Economy01:16:29 AI's Impact on Leadership and Governance

In this episode of NUCLECAST, host Adam Lowther engages with Dr. Robert Kittinger to discuss various aspects of nuclear policy, including the importance of tritium production, the role of small modular reactors in military applications, and the interconnectedness of nuclear energy and weapons. They explore the implications of denuclearization and the need for a dedicated supply chain for nuclear components, while also addressing the historical context of nuclear deterrence and its significance in maintaining global peace.Dr. Kittinger, is a Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS). He spent 10 years at Sandia National Laboratories, culminating in the Nuclear Threat Science department and working in Nuclear Emergency Support and Counterterrorism & Counter-Proliferation (CTCP). During his time at Sandia, he was also a 2017 graduate of the prestigious Weapon Intern Program (WIP).Before joining Sandia, Dr. Kittinger spent over five years as a civilian in the U.S. Navy and was part of a five-person tech startup, BookLamp, which was acquired by Apple in 2013. Following his tenure at Sandia, he served as a senior researcher at Amazon and currently holds the role of Chief Research Officer at a MedTech company.Chapters00:00 Introduction to NUCLECAST and Guest Introduction01:14 Presidential Address and Nuclear Policy Discussion03:40 Tritium Production and Its Importance12:10 Challenges in Nuclear Supply Chain and Future Needs13:01 Small Modular Reactors and Their Military Applications18:04 Nuclear Energy and Weapons Interconnection20:31 Denuclearization and Global Peace Perspectives28:50 Wishes for the Future of Nuclear Energy and DeterrenceSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump saying he wants nuclear arms control talks with China and Russia.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Steve Witkoff To Lead Iran Negotiations05:33 - Trump Re-Designates Houthis as a 'Foreign Terrorist Organization'09:12 - Israel's 'Multi-Front' War Focused on West Bank11:29 - Israel Wants To Extend Troops' Stay in Lebanon Another 30 Days12:52 - Israel Purchases More Iron Dome Interceptors With US Aid14:40 - Gaza Hospitals Receive 122 More Bodies16:50 - US Private Security Contractors To Operate Checkpoint in Gaza19:25 - Trump Wants 'Denuclearization' With Russia, China23:02 - NATO Chief Says Alliance Must 'Step Up' Support for Ukraine24:28 - Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Troops to Southern Border26:18 - Viewpoints/Outro

Major David Phillips discusses his article on the feasibility, acceptability, and suitability of redeploying non-strategic nuclear weapons to South Korea. He highlights the need for the US to re-examine its policy goal of achieving denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and suggests that the redeployment of nuclear weapons would strengthen deterrence and assurance in the region. He emphasizes the importance of fully informed conversations among US policymakers and the need for bold action to ensure strategic stability in East Asia.Major David Phillips (Jobs) is a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer in the United States Air Force, current student at the School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies (SANDS), member of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Mid-Career Cadre, and former Nuclear Scholar with the CSIS. His latest nuclear policy research, “Nuclear Redeployment: A Roadmap for Returning Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons to the Korean Peninsula,” examines the feasibility, acceptability, and suitability of the United States returning nuclear weapons to the Republic of Korea; this research was nominated and selected for the 2024 General Larry D. Welch Deterrence Writing Award. David has over 9,000 nuclear command and control alert hours in support of our national defense and strategic deterrent across three nuclear weapon platforms. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Denver as well as a graduate certificate in Great Power Competition from the Naval Postgraduate School. His areas of focus include nuclear weapons policy, Great Power Competition, Nuclear Command and Control, and the Korean Peninsula.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Congratulations on Winning the Larry D. Welch Writing Award02:06 Motivation Behind the Article: The Dangerous Situation on the Korean Peninsula04:18 Main Findings: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Suitability of Redeployment06:48 Costs and Affordability of the Redeployment Proposal08:49 US Policy and the Acceptability of Redeploying Nuclear Weapons11:20 Suitability of Redeployment as a Solution to Deterrence Challenges23:35 Re-examining US Policy on Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula29:59 Taking Bold Action for Strategic Stability in East AsiaSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

On May 27th, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea concluded their Ninth Trilateral Summit in Seoul. Leaders of the three countries resumed their highest-level annual meetings for the first time in over four years. At the conclusion of the meeting, they issued a joint declaration that includes six priority areas of cooperation, ranging from sustainable development to economic collaboration and trade. What were Beijing's interests and motivations in reviving this trilateral mechanism?To discuss China's participation in the trilateral summit, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Yun Sun, a Senior Fellow and Co-director of the East Asia program and Director of the China program at the Stimson Center in Washington. Timestamps[01:18] Reestablishing the Trilateral Leadership Mechanism[06:14] Outcomes and Deliverables of the Trilateral Summit[10:37] 2019 Chengdu Denuclearization Agreement[13:38] China's Import Ban on Japanese Seafood[18:07] China on US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation[23:58] Warming Russian-North Korean Relations[29:30] Would Xi Jinping express his concerns with Vladimir Putin?

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Ambassador Shin-wha Lee serves as South Korea's ambassador for international cooperation on North Korean human rights. In her role, she coordinates international efforts to improve human rights conditions in North Korea and raise global awareness about the inhumane conditions faced by North Koreans.  She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute's Dr. Victor Cha to discuss how denuclearization and human rights are connected and what she predicts for the future relationship between North and South Korea.  Hear from the ambassador about the history of the North Korean Human Rights Act in South Korea and the U.S. and opportunities for the international community to make progress on North Korean human rights.Related Content: The Bush Institute's work on freedom in North Korea

Last updated : 2023.02.14 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

North Korean communist dictator Kim Jong-un vowed today to never give up his country's arsenal of nuclear weapons. He made it clear that Pyongyang has no intention of resuming talks with the United States about denuclearization. He also accused the USA of plotting to cause his government to collapse. Meanwhile Ukraine's top military commander said he cannot rule out a nuclear war with Russia. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 9/9/22 It's the Final Day! The day when Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. You can order the second edition of Rick's book, Final Day!  https://rickwiles.com/final-day

Last updated : 2022.08.19 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

Last updated : 2022.08.04 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

This episode of the Korea Now podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Balázs Szalontai. They speak about China's controversial role in North Korea's economic transformation, Chinese involvement in planning for a potential second Korean war (1965-1967), Chinese attitudes toward confrontational acts by North Korea, and how North Korea has managed to exploit conflicts between China, Japan, and South Korea, while trying to sabotage trilateral cooperation. Balázs Szalontai is a Professor at Korea University, a former-Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Professor at Mongolian International University of Science and Technology, and a former-Research Associate at the Institute for International Education in Seoul. Balázs is the author of ‘Kim Il Sung in the Khrushchev Era: Soviet-DPRK Relations and the Roots of North Korean Despotism, 1953-1964' and ‘North Korea Caught in Time: Images of War and Reconstruction'. He is also the author of ‘Captives of the Past: The Questions of Responsibility and Reconciliation in North Korea's Narratives of the Korean War', and his academic works can be found at: Balazs Szalontai | Korea University, Republic of Korea - Academia.edu *** The Korea Now Podcast #43 – Balázs Szalontai – ‘Memory, Responsibility and Reconciliation - From the Korean War to Denuclearization' The Korea Now Podcast: The Korea Now Podcast #43 – Balázs Szalontai – ‘Memory, Responsibility and Reconciliation - From the Korean War to Denuclearization' (libsyn.com) *** The Korea Now Podcast #100 – Balázs Szalontai – ‘History of the North Korean Socio-Political System' The Korea Now Podcast: The Korea Now Podcast #100 – Balázs Szalontai – ‘History of the North Korean Socio-Political System' (libsyn.com) *** North Korea between China, Japan, and the ROK, 2012-2016 (PDF) North Korea between China, Japan, and the ROK, 2012-2016 | Balazs Szalontai - Academia.edu *** "If the Neighborhood Catches Fire, One Will Also Come to Grief": Chinese Attitudes toward North Korea's Confrontational Acts, 2009-2014 (PDF) "If the Neighborhood Catches Fire, One Will Also Come to Grief": Chinese Attitudes toward North Korea's Confrontational Acts, 2009-2014 | Balazs Szalontai - Academia.edu *** Whose War Plan Was It? Sino-DPRK Relations and Kim Il Sung's Militant Strategy, 1965-1967 (PDF) Whose War Plan Was It? Sino-DPRK Relations and Kim Il Sung's Militant Strategy, 1965-1967 | Balazs Szalontai - Academia.edu *** The Dilemmas of Dependency: China's Controversial Role in North Korea's Economic Transformation (PDF) The Dilemmas of Dependency: China's Controversial Role in North Korea's Economic Transformation | Balazs Szalontai - Academia.edu Support via Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Support via PayPal – https://www.paypal.me/jrleahenry Shop – https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/JLH-shop/ Support via Bitcoin - 31wQMYixAJ7Tisp773cSvpUuzr2rmRhjaW Website – http://www.jedleahenry.org Libsyn – http://korea-now-podcast.libsyn.com Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qg6g1KyHaRXi193XqF6GA Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry Academia.edu – http://university.academia.edu/JedLeaHenry Research Gate – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jed_Lea-Henry

In Session 2, "Denuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Is there a way forward?," of the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2021, speakers Dr. Sue Mi Terry, Mr. Richard J. Johnson, Dr. Yoon Young-kwan, Dr. Sheen Seong-ho and Dr. Kim Joon-hyung discussed the prospects and the way forward for denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula with a new administration in South Korea in 2022.

Last updated : 2021.09.14 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

North Korea's unwillingness or hesitation to meet with the United States raises questions about North Korea's motivations, fears and calculus — as well as whether Washington and Seoul's best course of action is greater outreach, pressure or patience. On August 4, USIP and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea co-hosted a discussion on the current state of diplomacy with North Korea. Speakers Ki-jung Kim President, Institute of National Security Strategy  Joseph Yun Senior Advisor, U.S. Institute of Peace Gee Dong Lee Senior Research Fellow, Institute of National Security Strategy  Moon-soo Yang Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor, University of North Korean Studies Hee-Seung Na Former President, Korea Railroad Research Institute Kathleen Stephens President and CEO, Korea Economic Institute of America Markus Garlauskas Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council Frank Aum, moderator Senior Expert, Northeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/whose-court-ball-making-progress-peace-and-denuclearization-north-korea  

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Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster joins the NK News podcast to discuss why past efforts to denuclearize North Korea have failed, China’s role on the Korean Peninsula and the U.S.-ROK alliance. H.R. McMaster is the author of the recently released book “Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World” […]

Guests:Christopher Lawrence is Assistant Professor of Science, Technology and International Affairs at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.Ankit Panda is the Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He is also editor-at-large at the Diplomat and a contributing editor at War on the Rocks.International Security Article:This podcast is based on Christopher Lawrence, “Normalization by Other Means—Technological Infrastructure and Political Commitment in the North Korean Nuclear Crisis,” International Security, Vol. 45, No. 1 (Summer 2020), pp. 9–50.Related Readings:“North Korean Nuclear Negotiations: 1985–2019,” Council on Foreign Relations.Kelsey Davenport, “The U.S.-North Korean Agreed Framework at a Glance,” Arms Control Association, July 2018.Kim Tong-Hyung, “Moon Urges Biden To Learn from Trump’s N. Korea Diplomacy,” Associated Press, January 18, 2021.Patricia M. Kim, “North Korea Conducted More Missile Tests. What Happens Next?” Monkey Cage blog, Washington Post, March 27, 2021.Christopher Lawrence, “‘Transactional’ Nuclear Diplomacy May Provide a Path toward ‘Grand Bargains’ with Iran and North Korea,” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, April 29, 2021.Betsy Klein, “Biden Administration Completes North Korea Review Process, Will Pursue ‘Calibrated’ Diplomacy,” CNN, April 30, 2021.Ankit Panda, “What Biden Should Know about North Korea’s New Nuclear Plans,” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, January 15, 2021.Originally released on May 6, 2021.

In this week’s podcast episode, Anthony Ruggiero — a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former North Korea expert advising the White House — talks about the Biden administration’s upcoming DPRK policy review, his time with the U.S. National Security Council and how the U.S. can more effectively communicate the […]

Welcome to the fourth installment of The Burn Bag Podcast's special collaboration with The Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Security and Strategy,  where we highlight contributions to the Scowcroft Center's "100 Ideas for the First 100 Days" project. The fourth episode in the series delves into two big ideas with Ash Jain and Ambassador Alexander Vershbow. First, Ash Jain speaks on why the United States needs to establish a D-10 — a group of democracies that would work together as a steering committee to address global challenges. Second, Ambassador Vershbow discusses how the United States may want to think about denuclearizing North Korea through a “parallel track” approach.

This special episode was recorded live from Seoul, South Korea in late November.  Dr. Van Jackson gave a talk at the East Asia Foundation in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament.  Have a listen to learn the unintended dangers of pursuing North Korean denuclearization, and why a credible arms control process is the only way to stabilize Korea.Center for a New American Security Report: https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/risk-realism

What would happen if Trump decides to end the Korean War? Why might he do it? And, if you're a peace-loving anti-Trumper, how should you react? Show host Van Jackson cuts to the heart of these questions in this Raw Uncut episode of the Un-Diplomatic podcast.Notes and Sources:New report from the Center for a New American Security on arms control with North Korea: https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/risk-realismLatest indication of Trump's willingness to declare an end to the Korean War: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190928000600315Theme Song: "Van is Meta" by Tre' Hester

Solving the North Korean nuclear issue is not a South Korean problem or an American one, but rather a global conundrum that will require the weight of the world's international institutions to resolve. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) is one such institution. NK News managing editor Oliver Hotham was fortunate enough to recently sit down with CTBTO head Dr. Lassina Zerbo to discuss the CTBTO's role on the Korean peninsula, the "definition" of denuclearization, and how the treaty can help narrow the chasm between Washington and Pyongyang. Dr. Lassina Zerbo is the Executive Secretary of the CTBT Organization. During a professional career spanning nearly 25 years, Dr. Zerbo has developed expertise ranging from scientific and technical competencies to results-based management and multilateral diplomacy. About the podcast: The “North Korea News Podcast” is a weekly podcast hosted exclusively by NK News, covering all things DPRK: from news to extended interview with leading experts and analysts in the field and insight from our very own journalists. Featured image: KCNA

Kevin Cirilli, Bloomberg TV & Radio Chief Washington Correspondent, brings us an update from Hanoi. Chris Grisanti, Grisanti Capital Management CEO, says for growth, China needs stimulus and a trade deal. Lisa Collins, Center for Strategic & International Studies Fellow, highlights the challenges ahead for Kim Jong Un as he aims to open up his country. Katherine Moon, Wellesley College Professor of Political Science & Brookings Institution Nonresident Senior Fellow, thinks the Hanoi summit was not a failure but it was constructive. And Alejandro Werner, IMF Monetary Fund Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, updates us on the economic situation in Venezuela. ------ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Institute of World Politics hosted the COKUSS/CUSKOS 33rd International Security Conference beginning June 28 through June 29, 2018. This event was co-sponsored by the Council on Korea-U.S. Security Studies, the Korean Defense Veterans Association, and The Institute of World Politics. The second panel focused on ROK-US alliance issues under presidents Moon & Trump and was moderated by Gen. (Ret.) John Tilelli. Bruce Bechtol discussed his paper "North Korea's military developments and actions since Moon/Trump elections" and Changsoo Kim discussed his paper "Denuclearization, Peace Regime, and ROK-US Alliance Issues Post-Summit Talks". The panel also heard from three discussants: David Maxwell, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Tae-Ho Won, and MG (Ret.) Seo Young Lee.

The Institute of World Politics hosted the COKUSS/CUSKOS 33rd International Security Conference beginning June 28 through June 29, 2018. This event was co-sponsored by the Council on Korea-U.S. Security Studies, the Korean Defense Veterans Association, and The Institute of World Politics. The first panel focused on denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and was moderated by Gen. (Ret.) Kim Jae Chang. Dae-Sung Song discussed his paper "The role of the ROK-US alliance for denuclearization of North Korea" and George Hutchinson discussed his paper "International collaboration efforts for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula". The panel also heard from two discussants: Andrew Scobell and Dong Sun Lee.

The Roy Green Show Podcast Dan McTeague of GasBuddy.com offers his insight on the federal carbon tax that has been threatened, Colonell Peter Mansoor has doubts about Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un, Tom Quiggin offers what would happen if North Korea denuclearizes, Professor Christopher Adams discusses Trump's relationships with Trudeau and Kim Jong-un, and the weekly Beauties and the Beast segment. - The federal government has threatened to impose a federal carbon tax on any province that does not have their own cap-and-trade scheme by September. Meanwhile Doug Ford is move to drop gas prices by 10 cents a litre in Ontario, do away with Ontario's current cap-and-trade deal and challenge the federal carbon tax. But how might tax-based increases in the cost of gasoline hurt Canadians on the individual and family levels? Guest: Dan McTeague, Long term Liberal Member of Parliament, now senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com - Did U.S. President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un of the D.P.R.K. result in a win or a loss for the west? An agreement was signed, and the two leaders seemed to get along well. But what did the U.S. ultimately gain? Guest:  Colonel Peter Mansoor, former executive officer to Gen David Petraeus in Iraq, Professor at Ohio State University and author of ‘Surge: My Journey With General David Petraeus & the Remaking of the Iraq War' - If Kim Jong Un does in fact move to denuclearize North Korea, what kind of arms inspection will be required? Guest: Tom Quiggin. Canadian. Primary contributor to the podcast The Quiggin Report. Was an arms control inspector under the Vienna Document & the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty. - Trump says he's going to punish Canada because of Trudeau's statements. Is Justin Trudeau being truthful with Canadians about assurances provided by Trump regarding a NAFTA sunset clause? Guest: Professor Christopher Adams, Political scientist and author based at St. Paul's College in Winnipeg - The Beauties and the Beast have a lot to get to this week: from the federal carbon tax to Trudeau and Trump, there is no room for pollitical correctness in this discussion.  Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Singapore on June 12, both leaders said they will work towards peace between North and South Korea and complete denuclearization of North Korea.

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When then-deputy DPRK ambassador to Britain Thae Yong-ho arrived in South Korea in 2016, he was one of the highest-ranking North Korean officials to ever defect. In this very special episode, we talk with Thae about life as a North Korean diplomat, how the country operates, denuclearization, and his views on this year's détente between Pyongyang and Washington DC. He also shared his views on the importance of information dissemination into the North, prospects for Vietnam-style economic reforms, and why Kim Jong Un isn't interested in unification. Thae Yong-ho is a former North Korean diplomat. His new book, "Cypher of the third-floor secretariat," was released in May and can be purchased here. About the podcast: The “North Korea News Podcast” is a weekly podcast hosted exclusively by NK News, covering all things DPRK: from news to extended interview with leading experts and analysts in the field and insight from our very own journalists. Want to gain instant access to all the breaking news stories and in-depth analysis discussed in our podcast? You can sign up for an annual NK News subscription, and save $50 by using promo code “podcast” at checkout. Feature Image: Guiparang

President Trump shocked the world when he agreed to meet with North Korean dictator Kim-Jong Un. While there’s reason to be skeptical of Kim’s motives and tactics, we should all acknowledge that the President has managed to secure a major diplomatic breakthrough in the crisis. Now comes the hard work of making the meeting a productive one. North Korea has long dangled the prospect of disarmament in return for various concessions from America and its allies. Never before has the rogue regime been willing to keep to its promises, or to truly negotiate in good faith. It’s possible the North Koreans are simply using the meeting as a ploy—an opportunity to make “asks” that will be impossible for American negotiators to agree to. President Trump deserves credit for getting us to this point. But it’s important that he remains vigilant as we approach the murky waters ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has agreed to go to a summit with the dictator of North Korea, Kim Jung Un. Those who have watched three previous administrations fail to curb the North Korean nuclear program are stunned and wondering outl loud what could possibly come of such a meeting. If Donald Trump comes back with any concessions it will be a major win for his foreign policy even as the destruction of the physical caliphate of ISIS achieved under his watch is in sharp contrast to the fecklessness of the Obama years. We are watching the renewal of a policy of peace through strength, and a key part of that is the massive budget increase passed by Congress earlier this year. After 8 years of appeasement, American power is back and deployed around the globe. It may be enough to bring calm to the Korean peninsula, or it may not work. Either way, it is preferable to the appeasement that marked the Obama years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Pierson speaks with security expert Lee Humphrey (president and CEO of James International Security Consulting) regarding Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. 

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