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The next working-level denuclearization talks were between the North Korean delegation led by chief negotiator Kim Myong Gil and the US delegation led by Stephen Biegun in Sweden in October 2019. The both sides did not come to the solution since North Korean diplomats left the meeting prematurely, after which Kim said that working negotiations with the United States had failed.  … [Read more...] about US and South Korea Committed to Denuclearizing Pyongyang, Mark Esper Says

'Nancy Pelosi tweeted that the 2016 election was hijacked and faced no sort of repercussions. The media partook in peddling that narrative. They don't hold themselves accountable but yet they want to turn around and tell us that anyone who worked in the Trump administration does not deserve to have a job.'  … [Read more...] about ‘We believe in diversity of opinion – unlike big tech’: Steve Forbes shames his magazine editor who said companies that hire Trump officials would be blacklisted

U.S. allies aren’t blind to the large constituency of American voters who continue to support Trump’s nationalist tendencies and his belief that the United States should stay out of world conflicts. If Biden’s goal is to restore America’s place in the world, he’ll not only need to gain the trust of foreign allies but also convince voters at home that international diplomacy works better than unilateral tough talk. … [Read more...] about Trump’s presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy

The “first island chain” is a Chinese term referring to the string of islands just off the eastern coast of Asia, stretching from the Kamchatka Peninsula in the north to the Maylay Peninsula in the south and including Taiwan and the South China Sea, over both of which Beijing has made territorial claims contested by Washington and other regional allies. China’s own military goals include establishing military dominance over this area and pushing beyond it by denying US forces the ability to operate safely there. Over the last few years, the Trump administration has funneled billions of dollars in weapons to Taiwan, although the US normalization of relations with Beijing includes an agreement with the position of Beijing that Taiwan is a part of mainland China. The US also stepped up its activities in the South China Sea, holding vast military drills and “freedom of navigation operations” that flout the disputed Chinese territorial claims. … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Unexpectedly Declassifies NSC’s 2018 Indo-Pacific Strategy Framework

America’s acrimony towards Cuba has its roots in the Cold War period. As U.S. President Barack Obama noted when he opened up towards Cuba, their adverse relations were a relic of the past. He had taken a more realistic approach towards the Cubans than his predecessors. The U.S. has punished Cuba for decades with harsh sanctions, hoping that the Castro regime would eventually collapse. But the Cuban communists survived even the fall of the Soviet Union. With the Cold War memories fading and a new generation of Americans demanding a reset in foreign policy, Mr. Obama re-established ties, opened the American embassy and travelled to Havana, marking a new beginning. The logical approach of his successor should have been taking more confidence-building measures between the two countries and working towards a gradual normalisation of ties. But Donald Trump did just the opposite. It is strange that the U.S., the world’s largest military power that had cooperated with communist … [Read more...] about Final blow: On U.S. policy reversal on Cuba

Africa African nations have come together to launch a digital platform to inform travelers about pandemic-related travel restrictions throughout the continent, as many nations have eased restrictions on travel. The #Trusted Travel, My COVID Pass, which was distributed by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), will also offer links to laboratories where travelers can receive COVID-19 tests necessary for travel. It will initially provide information for 12 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus digest: White House blocking strict guidelines for vaccine approval