A Time for Boldness

179

September 2, 2014

Published in The JoongAng Ilbo
(South Korea) on 2 September 2014
by (link to original link to original)

Translated from by . Edited by .

This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link .

Tags:
South Korea

Hot this week

Block title

Germany: Does Trump Secretly Envy Putin?

March 27, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

[T]he threats reveal intentions that could be dangerous for freedom of the press in the U.S. over the long term.

Nigeria: Middle East Crisis and African Economies

March 26, 2026. Published in The Sun

The time has come for Africa to break free from the paradox of being rich in crude oil yet vulnerable in energy security.

Ghana: Great Power Protection: What the Sahel Can Learn from Iran and Venezuela

March 26, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb

[G]reat powers rarely come to the rescue of smaller states once their own strategic interests are at stake.

Australia: As Pakistan Positions Itself as a US–Iran Broker, It Draws on a Set of Relationships Few Countries Can Replicate

March 27, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia

Canada: Trump Seeks an Off-Ramp in the War with Iran

March 26, 2026. Published in National Post

Topics

India: How the Iran War Is a Losing Game for America — and for All

April 1, 2026. Published in Firstpost

Even as Washington may call and claim victory, notional or real, the global pain of the brash and so-called bold and illegal strikes will be real for years to come.

Ghana: What an Unfair World: The ‘Disunited’ United Nations Exposed by Ongoing Wars

April 1, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb

The hypocrisy of global powers is glaring.

Saudi Arabia: Regional Quartet Offer Trump a Final Off-Ramp

April 1, 2026. Published in Arab News

A negotiated deal remains possible. Both sides will have to make compromises but that route must be explored extensively.

Canada: Colorado’s Progressives Probably Wish They Had a Notwithstanding Clause Right about Now

April 1, 2026. Published in National Post

Ireland: War in the Middle East Has Cooled Enthusiasm of Conservatives for an Irish Trump

April 1, 2026. Published in Irish Times

Germany: Donald Trump’s Defeat in the Iran War

April 1, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Rundschau

U.S. President Donald Trump has already lost his war against the mullah regime.

Taiwan: Is Being Too Pro-American in Taiwan’s Interests?

April 1, 2026. Published in UDN

Since America is Taiwan’s “Uncle Sam,” it should take better care of Taiwan. America does not, however.

Mexico: Why Support Cuba?

March 31, 2026. Published in La Jornada

On the Caribbean island, people are dying because of Donald Trump’s cruelty.

South Korea: Another Crack in South Korea–US Relations: From Trade to Security

March 2, 2026. Published in JoongAng Ilbo

This situation fundamentally stems from differing perceptions between South Korea and the United States regarding China and North Korea.

South Korea: Trump Halts Military Aid to Taiwan, and It Concerns Us, Too

September 25, 2025. Published in Hankookilbo

As part of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, Taiwan is vital for the United States to contain China.

India: Trump’s Tariffs Have Hit South Korea and Japan: India Has Been Wise in Charting a Cautious Path

July 9, 2025. Published in The Indian Express

U.S. companies, importers and retailers will bear the initial costs which most economists expect to filter through the supply chain as a cost-push inflation.

Hong Kong: China, Japan, South Korea Pave Way for Summit Talks; Liu Teng-Chung: Responding to Trump

April 5, 2025. Published in China Review News

[T]he U.S. has continued to use tariffs and economic stimulus plans to solve its domestic economic woes.

South Korea: Where Is the War in Ukraine Heading?

September 30, 2024. Published in The Korean Times

The many billions of dollars that have been flowing into Ukraine from Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere have been crucial.

News from the Matrix, or How the United States Is Planning To Invade Crimea

Toward Barracks Reform