Sweden will prioritise defence against Russia

Concerns about the security environment have put defence on the political agenda in the run-up to this year's election

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Success of new US nuclear arms focus not certain

The Trump administration wants to invest in new nuclear arms, but domestic politics may constrain this

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Pyongyang's decision to participate in the Winter Olympics in South Korea has defused international tension -- for now

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The economy has grown strongly under Kim Jong-un, but new UN sanctions will bring the 'boom years' to an end

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The Trump administration's belligerence has spurred China to put unprecedented economic pressure on North Korea

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There is a small but real risk that Seoul will respond to the North Korean threat by building nuclear weapons of its own

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The Senate has conducted the first review of the president’s authority to order a nuclear attack since the Cold War

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Washington is shaping a response to alleged Russian violations of a key pact banning a whole class of nuclear arms

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The White House sought to outline its view of Asia policy during the president’s recent trip to the region

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International anxieties over North Korea’s missile tests are prompting renewed scrutiny of Islamabad

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