3/28/25 National Security and Korean News and Commentary
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National Security News Content:
1. The US must establish credible deterrence in the West Philippine Sea
2. On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’
3. Crouching Panda, Hidden Dragon: Contesting Chinese Subversion in the Middle East and Central Asia
4. Commentary: The Philippines walks a tightrope with Chinese aid
5. National Security and Strategy Fellowships and Seminars
6. Reinforcement and redistribution: evolving US posture in the Indo-Pacific
7. Taiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for spying for China
8. WTF is wrong with Russia?
9. Trump to get Golden Dome options next week: defense source
10. Trump’s Intelligence Community Outlines Top Global Threats
11. Marine Corps to Debut New Philippine Rotational Force at Balikatan 2025 Drills
12. Xi’s Message in Rare Meeting With Global CEOs: Defend Trade
13. Trump Pulls Nomination of Elise Stefanik for U.N. to Protect GOP’s House Majority
14. Russia may be ‘dragging feet’ on achieving peace in Ukraine, Trump says
15. The Real Meaning Behind China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Australia and New Zealand
16. China Moves to Exploit Transatlantic Turmoil
17. SOCOM awards Anduril $86M contract for autonomy software integration
18. Experts warn Pentagon to embrace software-defined warfare to counter China’s military advantage
19. Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks
20. Taiwan’s Biggest Limitation in Defense Isn’t Spending, It’s Late Deliveries from U.S. Defense Companies
21. United States–Philippines Joint Statement on Secretary Hegseth’s Inaugural Visit to the Philippines
22. NATO Without America – How Europe Can Run an Alliance Designed for U.S. Control
23. Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China
24. The Japanese Military Has a People Problem
25. Actions create consequences: Spies, will and Taiwan – a reminder by Dr. Cynthia Watson
26. Signal Ascends From Hacker Passion Project to Washington’s Top Messaging App
27. The Signal I Was Waiting For …my kingdom for a STU/STE App…
28. Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
Korean News Content:
1. South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment process exposes dangers to free democracy, rule of law
2. Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China
3. S. Korea-U.S. alliance is in ‘quiet crisis’: U.S. expert
4. U.S. allies’ burden sharing goes far beyond just financial contributions: experts
5. Washington should ask Seoul about using U.S. troops in Korea in Taiwan contingency, experts tell U.S. Senate
6. U.S. offers condolences to S. Korea over wildfires, pledges support needed
7. Acting president says N. Korea is plotting ‘new forms of provocations’
8. Worst-ever wildfires in southeastern S. Korea fully contained, leaving massive damage, causalities
9. ‘Chance to overcome US tariff pressure exists in deals with Trump,’ says US think tank
10. Lee Jae-myung’s acquittal
11. A red card, but for who? (Yoon Impeachment)
12. Acting president slams North Korea’s ‘illegal arms trade’ with Russia
13. International community doubted North Korea’s future after founder Kim Il-sung’s death: dossier
14. N. Korean drones unveiled this week likely use AI to identify, strike S. Korean, US equipment: lawmaker
15. Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks
16. North Korea Attempts to Earn Foreign Currency Using ‘Real-Time Eavesdropping’ Technology
17. Radio Free Asia sues USAGM…attempts to secure funds
18. Eye of the regime: N. Korea tightens community monitoring despite local resistance
19. Forced ‘volunteers’: How N. Korea coerces troubled youth into harsh labor
20. Digital warfare: N. Korea’s evolving cyber arsenal and global threats
