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Thu, January 23, 2020 | 22:47

Terrorism paradox

Terrorism paradox

There was, all too predictably, no shortage of political profiteering in the wake of November's London Bridge terror attack, in which Usman Khan fatally stabbed two people before being shot dead by police. In particular, the United Kingdom's prime minister, Boris Johnson, swiftly called for longer prison sentences and an end to “automatic early release” for convicted terroris...

2020-01-23 17:17

Spirit of general election

Spirit of general election

Politics can appear like a national sport in Korea, driven by the dynamic National Assembly, the weekend rallies and the growing number of political YouTube channels. It is an understandable comparison, as politics, rather than functioning as a way to solve problems, has morphed into a platform where people voice their anger and frustrations.

Kim Ji-soo | 2020-01-22 17:34

'Maximum pressure' demands diplomatic off-ramps

'Maximum pressure' demands diplomatic off-ramps

With Donald Trump facing an impeachment trial in the Senate and a tough re-election battle, some U.S. rivals see the president as politically weakened, risk-averse in exerting military pressure, and incapable of delivering on diplomatic commitments.

2020-01-22 17:15

I can't endorse NYT's approach

I can't endorse NYT's approach

The New York Times provided lessons in both journalism and television Sunday night, by way of bad examples. First: If a newspaper believes in making political endorsements it shouldn't balk when a tough call comes along, leaving voters more mystified than before.

2020-01-22 17:14

Putin the immortal?

Putin the immortal?

Five years ago somebody posted photographs on the internet showing a man who looked a lot like Vladimir Putin in photographs from 1920 and 1941. In both shots he was in military uniform, defending the interests of the Russian people then as he still does today.

2020-01-21 17:17

China's rise: comparisons to past

China's rise: comparisons to past

As an avid student of history and reader of current events, I can't help but look at China's increasingly swagger in the world and compare it to the Second German Empire, established in 1871 and its dissolution under the Kaiser Wilhelm the II.

2020-01-21 17:15

How loss turns into win for liberal Hollywood

How loss turns into win for liberal Hollywood

As comedian Ricky Gervais said so pointedly during the Golden Globes, Hollywood is full of people with no experience in the real world who think they should tell the rest of us how to live.

2020-01-21 17:12

Why nuclear doomsday threat is not waning

Why nuclear doomsday threat is not waning

Without becoming too defensive about America at this rocky passage in its political history (well, it is difficult to defend), I nonetheless will offer something of a defense, since almost no one else wants to try, but maybe someone ought to.

2020-01-20 17:17

Leaders meet at Davos at troubled tipping point

Leaders meet at Davos at troubled tipping point

The World Economic Forum (WEF) starts its landmark 50th anniversary summit at Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday. Yet, while the session is a landmark for international cooperation after a half century of such sessions, storm clouds are on the horizon as reflected in this year's theme of “stakeholders for a cohesive and sustainable world.”

2020-01-20 17:12

Hostages of history

Hostages of history

During the recent flare-up between the United States and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that he was prepared to bomb “52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago).”

2020-01-19 16:24

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