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Everything filed under countries and foreign policy in our international relations coverage, the 12 reports filed on it so far.

South Korea Refuses Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
President Lee Jae-myung rules out sending troops to support the U.S. War against Iran, citing high risks and domestic opposition, despite sustained...

South Korea's Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan Contingency
An expert analysis reveals South Korea's public stance on Taiwan remains deliberately ambiguous, while strategic thinking among experts and the...

South Korea Debates Overseas Troop Deployment Principles
A South Korean lawmaker argues Seoul needs clear principles for deploying troops abroad, as it faces simultaneous U.S.

UN urges global shift from Mercator maps over Africa size
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution encouraging the use of map projections that more accurately show Africa's true size, criticizing the

U.S. Extends AGOA Trade Pact with Africa Through 2028
Congress has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade agreement through 2028, following a request from the White House for a short-term

Russia's Africa Corps Fails to Secure Mali's Gold After Five
Russia's Africa Corps, deployed in Mali for five years, has failed to secure access to the country's gold resources, a key objective of its...

Darline Graham Wins SC GOP Senate Primary
Darline Graham won the Republican primary for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman.

US Official Outlines Asymmetric Nuclear
A former U.S. Defense official argues for a sea-based, U.S.-only nuclear role for South Korea, contrasting with a more integrated, ground-based...

Russia-North Korea Ties Challenge US
U.S. President Donald Trump's reduction of military drills with South Korea coincides with North Korea gaining combat experience in Ukraine...

A New Opportunity for North Korean Diplomacy
South Korea's shift in policy towards North Korea may signal a new opportunity for diplomacy, as the US considers a phased approach to negotiations

Africa Battles Climate Extremes Amid El Niño Threat
African countries are facing severe climate-related challenges, including wildfires, drought, and flooding, as a rare 'super' El Niño climate pattern...

US Scales Back Military Drills with South Korea Amid Tensions with Iran and North Korea
The US has reduced its joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the country's failure to help combat Iran and President Trump's 'very good...