Foreign Policy

Kim Jong-un’s Handshake in Beijing: A Facade Amidst Continued Hostility

In Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, a brief handshake between Kim Jong-un and South Korean officials offers little solace as North Korea continues to brand the South a hostile state—highlighting the persistent dangers to peace and U.S. interests in Northeast Asia.

By National Security Desk | September 3, 2025

Foreign Policy

International Pressure Tightens Around Venezuela’s Narcoterrorist Regime

As U.S. forces clamp down near Venezuelan shores, opposition leader María Corina Machado highlights the closing international net around Nicolás Maduro’s narcoterrorist cartel—marking a critical moment for America’s national security and regional stability.

By National Correspondent | September 3, 2025