North Korea’s New Missile Deployment Exposes Dangerous Brinkmanship Against U.S. Allies

In a brazen display of military force, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un recently showcased the deployment of 50 new rocket launch vehicles capable of launching nuclear-armed short-range missiles. This provocative act comes just ahead of a major ruling party congress where Kim is expected to cement his hostile stance, further distancing the regime from any hope of peaceful diplomacy and directly threatening American interests in the Indo-Pacific. Why Is Washington Allowing This Escalation? The rockets unveiled are not mere artillery – they blur lines between traditional weapons and ballistic missiles designed to evade defenses and strike South Korea with...