A ‘Reverse Kissinger’ would be a fool’s errand
Vladimir Putin’s interests align with those of Xi Jinping
Kim Jong Un
Trump should stop dancing to Putin’s nuclear waltz
Since retaking office, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed concern that Russia’s war on Ukraine could spiral into World War III....
Op-eds
Obama and Biden’s failed Russia policies
The last thing Trump should do is adopt them
Op-eds
The clean energy revolution that didn’t happen
Cast your mind back to September 6, 2019, when presidential candidate Joe Biden, campaigning in New Hampshire, took the hand of a 24-year-old activist. “Kiddo,” he said, “look in my eyes. I...
Op-eds
North Korean Hackers Launder $1.5 Billion Largest Crypto Heist In History
If you want to launder $1 billion in cryptocurrencies, consult a North Korean hacker.
Policy Briefs
Getting the U.S. and Ukraine back on track
It’s essential because if Putin wins, it’s not just Ukraine that loses
Op-eds
An Axis of Autocracy?
China’s Relations with Russia, Iran, and North Korea
Congressional Testimonies
Trump should get tough again on chemical weapons states
The media has largely ignored a disturbing trend: Russia is openly using chemical weapons against Ukraine. Ukraine’s army support services say Russia has carried out 4,800 chemical...
Op-eds
American greatness requires great military power
Encouragingly, most Americans understand that
Op-eds
New North Korea Sanctions Will Produce Mixed Results
The Biden administration issued three sets of sanctions last week on individuals and entities providing military or financial support to North Korea. However, the sanctions will probably produce mixed...
Policy Briefs
Russia Supplies Air Defense to North Korea as Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear War
Russia Bolstering North Korea’s Outdated Air Defenses: Russia provided air defense missiles and related equipment to North Korea, South Korean National Security Advisor Shin Won-shik...
Flash Briefs
The Sting Doctrine
Haven’t its flaws become obvious?
Op-eds
North Korea’s troops reveal Putin’s Ukraine pickle — no more cannon fodder
The war for Ukraine is widening. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday that North Korea is dispatching thousands of troops to Russia, marking a significant escalation in...
Op-eds
Beijing’s Axis of Chaos
Today, China is the driving force behind much of the chaos we see around the world — from supporting rogue regimes such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to meddling in the Middle East, and interfering in America’s upcoming presidential election. FDD's China Program hosts a panel discussion featuring Matt Pottinger, FDD China Program Chairman and former Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss what steps can the US and its allies take to counter this unprecedented challenge.
Events
The cries of Byai Phu
Everyone, it seems, has heard of Rafah, but few people know about what is happening in Burma, the East Asian country renamed “Myanmar” following a military coup in 1989.
Op-eds
The JoongAng-CSIS Forum 2024: Keynote Address by Matt Pottinger
Prime Minister Han [Duck-Soo]; Chairman Hong [Seok-Hyun]; President Hamre—thank you for your stimulating remarks this morning. And thank you for inviting me to be here today. We have a distinguished...
Remarks
Revitalizing America’s North Korea Policy
Kurt Campbell has been nominated as the next Deputy Secretary of State. Here are five recommendations for his possible successor as Asia Czar.
Op-eds
Treasury’s New North Korea Sanctions Highlight the Problem With North Korea Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned a virtual currency mixer yesterday for serving as a key money laundering tool for North Korean hackers and other cybercriminals. While the department contended...
Policy Briefs
Kim Yo Jong Is the World’s Most Dangerous Woman
A new book profiles the possible future leader of North Korea.
Op-eds
Will the Russia-Ukraine War lead to World War III?
So far, the conflict has remained within manageable bounds for the international community, but the prospect of further conflagration is not far off.