Author: Nate Frierson

White House say talks have begun with North Korea for second meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un
Washington Post

South Korean Leader Urges ‘Bold Decisions’ on North’s Denuclearization
New York Times

AP Interview: Iran nuclear chief says atomic program strong
Associated Press

North Korea uses 70th anniversary to push economy, not nukes
Associated Press

Trump Praises North Korea Parade Without Nuclear-Capable Missiles
Voice of America

Making Sense of North Korea’s Nuclear-Free Foundation Day Military Parade: First Takeaways
The Diplomat

North Korea alludes to confrontation with U.S. over secret nuclear sites during negotiations
Japan Times

Possible Chinese President Visit to Pyongyang Raises Doubts on Sanctions
Voice of America

Kim Jong-un Focuses on Economy as Nuclear Talks With U.S. Stall
New York Times

Trump Administration Sanctions Companies Helping North Korea
New York Times

Iran Supreme Leader admits mistake over nuclear talks
Reuters

State Department concerned over Russian satellite’s behavior
C4ISRNET

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Former Prime Minister of India, Dies at 93
New York Times

South Korea’s Leader Proposes Broad Economic Cooperation With the North
New York Times

North Korea marks war anniversary, preps for big spectacle
Associated Press

U.S. sanctions on Iran hit an unintended target: Ordinary Iraqis
Washington Post

Iran’s Top Leader Faults Rouhani for Crisis, Saying He Crossed ‘Red Lines’
New York Times

Why Is the U.S. Wary of a Declaration to End the Korean War?
New York Times

Iran unveils ‘Bright Conqueror’ missile
Defense News

Space Force and midterms share stage as Trump signs Pentagon policy bill
Defense News

North and South Korean leaders to meet in Pyongyang in September
CNN

Red Cross warns of food crisis in North Korea as crops fail in heat
Reuters

Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks, chides government over economy
Reuters

US ambassador Woody Johnson warns Britain to side with Trump on Iran
CNN

North Korea chides U.S. sanctions pressure on denuclearization process
Reuters

Pence Advances Plan to Create a Space Force
New York Times

Koreas prepare for summit as North asks U.S. to ease sanctions
The Japan Times

Exclusive: Pompeo told North Korea to cut its nuclear arsenal by 60 to 70 percent
Vox

Khamenei says Iran does not have anything to be concerned about
Reuters

MDA ‘not averse’ to space-based interceptors, its director says
Defense News

North Korea has not taken steps to denuclearize, John Bolton says
Washington Post

Leaked document: Putin lobbied Trump on arms control
Politico

Hyten: To address Russian and Chinese missile threats, it’s all about the sensors
Breaking Defense