Small Wars Journal

1/26/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 10:38am

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National Security News Content:

1. Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Roger H. C. Donlon
2. Oct. 7 Was Worse Than a Terror Attack. It Was a Pogrom.
3. U.S. Secretly Alerted Iran Ahead of Islamic State Terrorist Attack
4. China doesn't have the military power to successfully invade Taiwan, the majority of 52 US experts said in a survey
5. World Court to rule on measures against Israel in Gaza genocide case
6. Exclusive: China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
7. Pentagon, under scrutiny, halts work with condemned foreign militaries
8. To deter China, the US and Taiwan should seek asymmetric symmetry
9. How one Army unit uses cheap drones and ChatGPT to train others in modern warfare
10. Marines Can't Count on Navy Ships to Carry Them to Global Emergencies, One of the Service's Top Generals Says
11. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 25, 2024
12. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 25, 2024
13. China-Taiwan Weekly Update, January 25, 2024
14. Ukraine’s Belarusian Legionnaires – Fighting for Freedom, No Way to Go Home
15. Today’s Challenges Cry Out for New Approaches to US Security
16. Hold, Build, and Strike: A Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine’s Advantage in 2024
17. We Wanted to Implement Data-Driven Operations During an Army Exercise—Here’s What We Learned
18. It’s not your imagination. There has been more war lately.
19. The Next Global War by Hal Brands
20. Military Leaders Do What Makes Them Look Good
21. America Can’t Win the Tech Race Alone
22. In Norway, young people compete to serve in the military
23. For People Fleeing War, U.S. Immigration Fight Has Real-Life Consequences
24. ‘Decade of decline’ for U.S. military tees up likely campaign clash for 2024
25. SOF News Passing of Col (Ret) Donlon – MOH Recipient
 

Korean News Content:

1. U.S. not seeing indications of 'direct' N. Korean threat at this time: Washington official
2. Henny Penny, Chicken Little warn: N Korea's sky is falling
3. Inequality worsening in N. Korea's capital, rural areas: ministry
4. S. Korea, U.S. hold 1st joint cyber security drill
5. FM Cho discusses bilateral ties, N. Korea issues with visiting U.S. congressman
6. Foreign ministry shakes up 6 overseas ambassador posts
7. Kim Jong-un admits failure of rationing system, blames party officials for inaction
8. 'Anticipating continued growth in Korea-Japan relations throughout the year'
9. Chinese vice foreign minister visiting N. Korea: KCNA
10. US voices concerns over NK support for Russia prolonging war in Ukraine
11. Prepare for Trump 2.0 as early as possible
12.  Pyongyang stops calling Seoul ‘South Joseon’
13. N. Korea could turn to nukes 'more easily' in crisis: US think tank report
14. What’s behind the exodus of Pyongyangites from the city center to the outskirts?
15. China sends top diplomat to Pyongyang amid N Korea’s economic woes
16. The Academy Was Right to Snub This Dehumanizing Documentary
17. Beyond Utopia: Another False Narrative About Korea
 

1/25/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 8:22am

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National Security News Content:

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 24, 2024
2. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 24, 2024
3. What to know about Israel’s controversial ‘buffer zone’ in Gaza
4. Israel is still winning the political war
5. Cease-fire efforts for Israel-Hamas war gain steam. But an agreement still appears elusive
6. Qatar slams alleged leaked remarks by Israel's prime minister calling Gulf nation "problematic"
7. Israel Tries to Rebut Genocide Charge by Declassifying Cabinet Decisions
8. Israel denies attack on UN refuge in Gaza that drew rebuke from Washington
9. ‘A bill that will be due:’ Pentagon's Middle East buildup costs $1.6B
10. Cut funding to organizations that are empowering Hamas
11. Erik Prince Claims His Vaporware Super-Phone Could Have Thwarted Hamas Attack
12. Moscow Laughs at CIA Recruitment Video Posted to Social Media
13. How the West Can Match Russia in Drone Innovation
14. Why the War in Gaza Makes a Nuclear Iran More Likely
15. The Myths That Warp How America Sees Russia—and Vice Versa
16. AWACS over the Azov: Takeaways from Ukrainian Air Defenses’ Latest Score
17. Shifting Sands: The Future of West Africa’s Power Dynamics and the Sahel Alliance
18. Red Sea Conflict Prompts India’s Navy to Flex Its Muscles
19. Desperate Chinese Investors Are Pouring Into the U.S., Japan
20. Britain Is Lobbying U.S. Republicans on Ukraine. Here’s Why.

Korean News Content:

1. Kim Jong Un Drops the Mask by John Bolton
2. Russia's top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea
3. N. Korea says it test-fired new strategic cruise missile
4. Russia is suspected of using N. Korean missiles in Ukraine, UK institute reports
5. North Korea says it tested a cruise missile, flaunting new nuclear-capable weapon
6. Domestic woes put Kim Jong Un on the defensive – and the offensive – in the Korean Peninsula
7. North Korea crypto hacking activity soars to record high in 2023, new report shows
8. North Korea's AI development raises concerns, report says
9. Opinion | As North Korea’s threat grows, ignoring it is not working
10. An in-depth look at Kim Jong Un’s “two states” narrative: Part 3
11. Kim Jong Un acknowledges dire state of economy, urges action
12. Residents near inter-Korean border call for calm amid rising tensions

1/24/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 8:52am

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National Security News Content:

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 23, 2024
2. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 23, 2024
3. America Works. DEI Doesn’t.
4. Professional (and creative) writing at the CIA
5. National Guard soldier and social media influencer Michelle Young dies at 34
6. Iranian Military Technology and Advisers Aid Houthi Attacks in Red Sea, Officials Say
7. How U.S. Destroyers Keep Shooting Down Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles Without Fail
8. Long-range Strike Capabilities in the Asia-Pacific: Implications for Regional Stability
9. Strike warfare: an American fetish and a global scourge
10. Geopolitics, Not Ideology, Should Guide Our Policies Toward China, Russia, and Iran
11. Russian Bombers Were Destroyed in Russia After 600 Kilometers Spec Ops Infiltration
12. US strikes three facilities in Iraq following attacks on US forces
13. A Port Deal Puts the Horn of Africa on the Brink
14. Biden’s Democracy-Defense Credo Does Not Serve U.S. Interests
15. Beijing’s Economic Challenges Present Opportunities for Washington
16. Israel SitRep: Jan. 23, 2024
17. He Hunted Corrupt Chinese Officials. Now He’s Set to Be Foreign Minister.
18. US launches first drone strike of the year in Somalia
19. The VA is abandoning women veterans’ rights for gender identity
20. Myanmar’s Rebels Are Gaining Ground
21. Honed at Home in Yemen, Houthi Propaganda Is Going Global
22. Russian military jet crashed near Belgorod, killing 74, officials say
23. The Future of Irregular Warfare: The United States is Winning, Now What?

Korean News Content:

1. North Korea fires cruise missiles off west coast, Seoul says
2. Tensions Set to Rise as North Korea Drops Unification Goal
3. Defense chief warns N. Korea will face end of regime if it wages war
4. N. Korea fires several cruise missiles into Yellow Sea: JCS
5. Rights groups welcome Seoul's call for Beijing to protect N. Korean defectors at U.N. review
6. Seeking Peaceful Coexistence with North Korea: What Would Kennan Do?
7. Revisiting the Two-State System for Peaceful Coexistence on the Korean Peninsula
8. N. Korea attempts to use generative AI for hacking attacks: spy agency
9. An in-depth look at Kim Jong Un’s “two states” narrative: Part 1
10. An in-depth look at Kim Jong Un’s “two states” narrative: Part 2
11. <Inside N. Korea> Students and parents unhappy with shoddily-made school uniforms…Authorities crackdown on homemade uniforms to force everyone to wear the same thing
12. North Korea urges mothers to snitch on their kids who watch South Korean media
13. N. Korean agents arrest family members of defectors near border
14. Korea joins statement backing U.S., British strikes on Houthis
15.  A $2,200 Dior Handbag Shakes South Korea’s Ruling Party
16. North Korea’s Model Chicken Farm Opens With Plans for More
17. Some US soldiers could see $5K bonus for extending their South Korea tour

1/23/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 9:43am

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National Security News Content:

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 22, 2024
2. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 22, 2024
3. 21 Israeli troops are killed in the deadliest attack on the military since the Gaza offensive began
4. Exclusive: Israel’s spy chief proposed letting Hamas leaders leave Gaza as part of broader ceasefire talks
5. A War in All but Name Simmers at Israel-Lebanon Border
6. South Korean official touts fledgling drone command as global model
7. ‘China strikes hard at terrorism’: Beijing’s new white paper praises its tough measures in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
8. Congress vs. the U.S. Military
9. Kyiv Missile Attack: Multiple Explosions in Capital as Russia Launches Massive Strike
10. Yemen: US and British forces strike Houthis again
11. Norwegian Factory Gears Up to Supply Ammunition to Ukraine
12. The Pentagon is already testing tomorrow’s AI-powered swarm drones, ships
13. The Military Recruiting Outlook Is Grim Indeed. Loss of Public Confidence, Political Attacks and the Economy Are All Taking a Toll.
14. ‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade
15. DEI Is Worth Saving From Its Excesses
16. US Cyber Command aiming to consolidate disparate programs in warfighting platform in 2024
17.  New Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen (Updated)
18. The Army Has a Competition Problem
19. Trust the AI, But Keep Your Powder Dry: A Framework for Balance and Confidence in Human-Machine Teams
20. The Game of Irregular Warfare across Global Economic Chokepoints
21. Rocket-Powered Corruption: Why the Missile Industry Became the Target of Xi’s Purge
22. Opinion - Why Iran Doesn’t Want a War
23. Bind Ukraine’s Military-Technology Revolution to Rapid Capability Development
24. End America’s unwise alliance with Qatar
25. Navy IDs two SEALs who died during sea mission off Somalia
26. A New Concern on the Ukrainian Battlefield: North Korea’s Latest Missiles
27. The Strategic Case for Democracy Promotion in Asia
28. Containment for AI – How to Adapt a Cold War Strategy to a New Threat
29. Top military chief says UK Special Forces are vanguard for wider defence
30. CIA tries to recruit double agents in Russia with new video
31. We've made progress on our nuclear deterrent, but much more is needed
32. Why Russia needs invisibility cloaks for its forces

Korean News Content:

1. S. Korea says N. Korean leader Kim's hostile rhetoric will not affect gov't blueprint on unification
2. S. Korean envoy lambasts N. Korea-Russia cooperation, UNSC resolution breach
3. Ukrainian delegation visits K-water for post-war reconstruction cooperation
4. South Korean official touts fledgling drone command as global model
5. Over 40 countries condemn Pyongyang-Moscow arms transfers
6. A New Concern on the Ukrainian Battlefield: North Korea’s Latest Missiles
7. Kim’s about-face triggers panic among activists
8.  Kim Jong-un nostalgic for Trump-era diplomacy: Seoul defense chief
9. S. Korea urges China to protect NK defectors' human rights at UN review
10. North Korea's recent hostile words and actions
11. Is North Korea's leader actually considering war?
12.  North Korea signals readiness for war, and key ally China may be powerless to stop it
13. South Korea’s ban on praising the North is ridiculous
14. Putin's visit to N. Korea imminent
15. Underwear boss accused of illegal North Korea remittance to be released on bail
16. S. Korean diplomatic missions under fire for wrong depiction of flag, traditional clothing
 

1/22/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 9:41am

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National Security News Content:

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 21, 2024
2. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 21, 2024
3. Foreign countries own at least 40 MILLION acres of US land
4. Ukraine’s $30 Billion Problem: How to Keep Fighting Without Foreign Aid
5. Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons
6. Special Operations News Update - January 22, 2024 | SOF News
7. The Defense Secretary and the Chain of Command: Why Critics Are Wrong About Austin's Emergency
8. How China is winning the Middle East
9. Missile barrage on US base in Iraq leaves personnel being evaluated for brain injuries, officials say
10. As U.S. and Militias Engage, White House Worries About a Tipping Point
11. Extended CR handcuffs federal agency 2024 hiring plans, new contracts
12. In first, UK test fires $13-per-strike DragonFire laser weapon against ‘aerial targets’
13. War is Boyish and Fought by Boys
14. Empty Promises? A Year Inside the World of Multi-Domain Operations
15. War Books: Understanding WMD
16. Ukraine Is Losing the Drone War By Eric Schmidt
17. Iran is waging its own war on terrorIran is waging its own war on terror
18. Taiwan says it spots six more Chinese balloons, one crossed island
19. Israel Uncovers Hamas Tunnel Where Hostages, Including Children, Were Held in 'Inhumane Conditions'
20. Three GOP leaders have produced a smart plan for Ukraine. Will MAGA listen?
21. The Futile Legacy of Mao Zedong

Korean News Content:

1. Is Kim Jong-un Really Planning an Attack This Time?
2. N. Korea defends its stepped-up military measures at int'l forum
3. U.S. flies spy plane after N. Korea's test of underwater nuclear attack drone
4. N. Korea's exports of beauty products jump over 13 times in 2023: data
5. N. Korea calls for economic development in provincial regions
6. North Korea emerges as primary issue for GOP
7. S. Korea must guard against a 'new Cold War alliance'
8. South Korea needs multifaceted strategy to bring NK to dialogue
9. What occurred behind the veil in N.Korea 2020-2023…A disaster unfolding due to shifts in the Kim Jong-un regime’s policies…Part 3: Kim Jong-un’s anti-market policies
10. Survivor of Cheonan sinking assumes captaincy of reincarnated frigate
11. Kim Jong-un & Putin vow to build 'New World Order' in chilling warning to West
12. North Korea fires artillery shells, drops reunification goal with the South

1/21/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 12:04pm

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National Security News Content:

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 20, 2024
2. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 20, 2024
3. Ukraine Schools Roll Out Shooting Training for Students
4. U.S. Pushes Hostage-Release Plan Aimed at Ending Gaza War
5. How the U.S. Is Derailing China’s Influence in Africa
6. Foreign Malign Influence Center (FMIC)
7. Will the Houthis Target U.S. Troops in Djibouti Next?
8. Myanmar Conflict Unveils Complex Dynamics of China's Interests  
9. The Urgent Mission to Counter Military Extremism
10.Houthis Avoid Targeting Chinese and Russian Ships in Red Sea
11. The Navy relieved 16 commanding officers in 2023
12. Experts predict how a future Russian attack on NATO will unfold
13. Readout of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Meeting With "Five Eyes" Defense Policy Senior Officials
14. ‘We killed many … drones are our air force’: Myanmar’s rebels take on the junta from above
15. China is the world’s worst jailer of journalists, CPJ says
16. How Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea Upended Global Shipping

Korean News Content:

1. Haley to air New Hampshire ad with mother of student who died after North Korea detention
2. Beyond Utopia | North Korea Escape Documentary | Independent Lens (PBS)
3. British investigators confirm use of missiles from DPRK by Russia
4. The Korean Crisis – OpEd
5. Kim Jong-un and need for consensus
6. Russian ambassador sees Korea as ‘most favorable’ among ‘unfavorable nations’
7. The Korean peninsula is as divided as ever
8. Airfields are disappearing, suggesting a shift to drones (north Korea)
9. N. Korea condemns U.N. Security Council meeting on its hypersonic missile test
10. S. Korea to end anti-dumping tariff on Japanese stainless steel bars
11. N.K. says Putin expressed willingness to visit Pyongyang at early date
12. North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early date
13. Guerrillas Recommended for Intelligence & Sabotage Work (23 JAN 1951)
14. Exports of kimchi hit record high in 2023 amid global K-content popularity
15. S. Korea sees N.K.'s claimed test of underwater nuclear attack drone as 'exaggerated, fabricated'

1/20/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 10:08am

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National Security News Content:

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 19, 2024

2. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 19, 2024

3. China-Taiwan Weekly Update, January 19, 2024

4. Exclusive: Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen, sources say

5. Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2024

6. The Framework to Counter Foreign State Information Manipulation

7. Disinformation poses an unprecedented threat in 2024 — and the U.S. is less ready than ever

8. Taiwan's Election Offers Strong Lessons on Disinformation

9. Fighting Disinformation in a Dangerous Year

10. China helps Pacific Islands with policing, not defence - ambassador

11. Will China Move Toward a ‘War-Driven’ Economy?

12. China’s Belt and Road and Its Alternatives: Competing or Complementary?

13. 21st Century Chinese Hegemony in the International System

14. Washington Is Exaggerating China’s Military Budgets

15. Goodbye to Davos — and good riddance

16. The free world comes out swinging

17. China courts global elite at Davos with largest presence in years

Korean News Content:

1. U.S. diplomat calls for world not to stay silent on N. Korean human rights

2. Slow Boil: What to Expect from the DPRK in 2024

3. Is Diplomacy Between the U.S. and North Korea Possible in 2024?

4. U.S. calls on N. Korea to refrain from 'provocative' actions after claimed underwater nuclear weapons system test

5. EXPLAINED: Is North Korea Preparing for War?

6. 'Beyond Utopia' sheds light on NK defectors' quest for freedom

7. North Korea Tests New Solid IRBM With MaRV Payload

8. Relitigating the Past: How to Overcome Recent Court Cases and Strengthen the Japan-South Korea Relationship

9. Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2024

10. Exclusive: Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen, sources say

11. Nuclear Consultative Group: What should be done in 2024?

12. ‘If I don’t have a dream, what on Earth is the point of living?’

1/19/24 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:13am

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National Security News Content:

1. In Memoriam Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr.
2. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 18, 2024
3. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, January 18, 2024
4. Israel Intensifies Raids Against Palestinians in West Bank
5. Israel-Gaza war live updates: Houthis target tanker in third attack on commercial shipping in three days
6. China’s Economy Is in Serious Trouble by Paul Krugman
7. Defense chief Austin asked to testify before Congress on hospital secrecy
8. Japan will attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon precisely
9. Ukraine is piling pressure on China to help it end the war. But Beijing’s plans for peace are focused on Gaza
10. The Principle of Proportionality in the DoD Law of War Manual
11. Military-technological cooperation across the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific
12. After Taiwan's election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
13. Where might the US station its B-21 bombers to deter China?
14. Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
15. Challenges And Prospects For Peace In Southeast And East Asia Is Acknowledged As ‘Navigating Complexities’
16. How cyberscams are drawing China into Myanmar’s civil war
17. West Must Be Prepared For War With Russia, NATO Official Warns Ahead Of Major Military Drills
18. Recent GPS Failures in Poland and Baltic States Blamed on Russian Electronic Warfare Trials
19. Gaza’s Underground: Hamas’s Entire Politico-Military Strategy Rests on Its Tunnels
20. Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians Remains Possible
21. Triple threat: N Korea, Iran flaunt new missile tech to Russia
22. The War in Ukraine Now Has Its First Draft – The One Element Keeping Ukraine From Total Defeat
23. ‘Wake up!’ European lawmakers warn Washington over Ukraine aid delays
24. US battle with Houthi rebels shows no signs of stopping
25. US Military Can’t Sustain Arctic Operations, ‘Let Alone Dominate,’ Experts Say
26. Why an Army Special Forces vet remains in custody on Jan. 6 charges

Korean News Content:

1. Is North Korea Really Getting Ready for a War Against America?
2. N.K. says it tested underwater nuclear weapons system in response to trilateral drills
3. UNSC holds closed-door meeting on N. Korean issues amid heightened peninsula tensions
4. N. Korean foreign minister returns home after trip to Russia
5. Top diplomats of N. Korea, Russia discuss 'upcoming political contacts': reports
6. S. Korea's military power 5th in world; N. Korea ranks 36th: index
7. North Korea’s Missiles Are Being Tested on the Battlefields of Ukraine
8. Assessing South Korea’s Nuclear Dilemma Amid Pyongyang’s Live-Drills
9. North Korea threat could change 'drastically' given Russia cooperation-US official
10. North Korea says it has tested another underwater nuclear drone
11. North Korea teens get 12 years' hard labour for watching K-pop - video
12. North Korea: Rare footage shows teens sentenced to hard labour over K-drama
13. North Koreans Executed By Kim Regime For Violating COVID Restrictions
14. Kim Jong Un is daring Seoul to escalate. Both Koreas must step back from brink.
15. North Korea Doesn’t Want Reunification — or War
16. Kim Jong Un’s Declaration of a Hostile Relationship Between North and South Korea Is a Big Deal
17. Kim Jong Un observed getting off Benz SUV worth 260 million won
18. S Korea calls for UN action amid escalating N Korean provocations
19. What occurred behind the veil in N.Korea 2020-2023…A disaster unfolding due to shifts in the Kim Jong-un regime’s policies…Part 2: The impact of the border closure…escape is now almost impossible
20. Inmates in North Korea’s prisons still face dire conditions
21. N. Koreans quietly speculate about Kim Jong Un’s successor
22. N. Korea’s police agency chastised for impolite language in reports to Kim Jong Un
23. Camp Humphreys gives all-clear on tap water following quality concerns
24. Triple threat: N Korea, Iran flaunt new missile tech to Russia