Defense Priorities

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Op-edNorth Korea, Asia

Why Trump Wants To ‘Get The Band Back Together’ With Kim Jong Un

By Daniel DePetris

August 20, 2026

In the mediaAsia, Military analysis

Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 20, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia

Iran war puts new strain on U.S. efforts to deter China

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

August 19, 2026

In the mediaAsia, Military analysis

Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea’s Kim

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 18, 2026

In the mediaAsia

Donald Trump’s cuts to South Korean military drills stir doubts about U.S. resolve in Asia

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 18, 2026

In the mediaNorth Korea, Asia

How Trump’s Kim Jong Un Move Could Lead to Nuclear Breakthrough

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 18, 2026