Outside the Beltway

The economy grew in the final quarter of 2017, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year and far slower than what the President has promised.

President Trump is apparently pressuring the President of South Korea to give him the credit for talks between North and South Korea that the United States isn’t involved in at all.

Some progress on easing tensions between North and South Korea.

Donald Trump’s irrational tweets are once again focused on the leader of North Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is extending an olive branch of sorts to South Korea while simultaneously claiming success in achieving a nuclear deterrent.

Transgender Americans will be able to enlist in the military beginning January 1st thanks to a ruling from a Federal District Court Judge.

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is floating the idea that the U.S. might not take part in the Olympics due to safety concerns. This would be a foolish decision.

Russia has been barred from participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics after an investigation uncovered extensive evidence of cheating.

North Korea tests another missile, and sends another message to the United States and its allies in Asia and the Pacific.

A recent defection from North Korea gives us a peek inside the DPRK, and it’s not pretty.

President Trump returns home from an Asian trip that wasn’t exactly impressive.

A preemptive attack on North Korea would be illegal, immoral and, most importantly, insane.

On North Korea, there are two options, deterrence and war. And only one of those options makes sense.

America has become involved in conflicts around the world, largely without the knowledge of the American people or the consent of their representatives, and it doesn’t appear that’s going to end anytime soon.

Despite the fact that everyone seems to agree that Iran is complying with the nuclear weapons deal, President Trump took steps that will undermine that agreement and do serious damage to American credibility around the world.

Reports are indicating that President Trump will decertify the nuclear weapons deal with Iran. This would be a foolish and potentially dangerous mistake.

Donald Trump’s increasingly confrontational rhetoric regarding North Korea is leading to similar rhetoric from the DPRK, and concern among top diplomats.

Commerce Department figures report a measurable drop in international travel to the United States since the start of 2017.

America’s longest war seems likely to soon turn into America’s never-ending war.

Absent significant changes, expecting normal diplomatic relationships with the DPRK is a pipe dream.

At a time when our alliance is more important than ever, President Trump is responding by attacking our ally.

More provocative action from North Korea, and another reminder that there are no easy answers to the problems represented by the Kim regime.

The people who would most immediately be impacted by a war on the Korean peninsula don’t seem quite so concerned. Perhaps we should take a cue from them.

Things are getting far more complicated on the Korean Peninsula. Diplomacy isn’t working, and a military option would most likely lead to disaster.

Another escalation on the Korean peninsula.

More provocation from Pyongyang.

Donald Trump’s first overseas trip went about as badly as you’d expect it would.

Donald Trump has been President for nearly four months, but has yet to name Ambassadorial picks for many slots including several important posts.

Another provocative move by North Korea.

South Korea has elected a new President who breaks with his impeached predecessor in favoring dialogue with the North.

North Korea is pushing back against increased pressure from China over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

The North Koreans failed to successfully test a longer-range missile again yesterday, but tensions on the Korean Peninsula seem destined to increase in any case.

North Korea is threatening another nuclear test, the United States is threatening retaliation, and China is warning of a ‘gathering storm’ on the Korean Peninsula.

Donald Trump seems to be surprised that being President requires actual work.

A warning to North Korea.

More stepping back from free trade and the established global economic order.

South Korea removes a corrupt leader by peaceful means.

Reports indicate that President Trump will seek to increase military spending. We don’t need to, and we can’t really afford it.

Malaysian police have evidence that seems to clearly link North Korea to the death of Kim Jong Il’s eldest son.

The apparent assassination of Kim Jong-Un’s eldest brother has raised red flags in China.

North Korean Intrigue…….

In a closer than normal vote for the position, Rex Tillerson has been confirmed as Secretary of State.

Concepts, basic applications, and even a bibliography! Merry Festivus, everyone.

Political upheaval for an important Asian ally.

Godspeed, John Glenn.

North Korea continues to advance its nuclear program but it’s unclear what anyone can do about it.

North Korea conducts yet another nuclear weapons test, and it’s unclear what anyone can do to stop them.

Despite being much more conveniently located for viewers in the United States, viewership for the just-concluded Olympics were the lowest they’ve been in sixteen years.

President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima left just the impression it should have.