The surprise poll win by the ruling Saenuri Party has put Park Geun-hye in the driver’s seat for the presidential election. But seven months is a very long time in Korean politics.
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The U.S. risks making a serious strategic error if it neglects Russia. As the White House and Pentagon look to the Pacific, Moscow and China are making moves of their own.
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To Stop Iran Nukes, Give it a Stake
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Israel’s Iran Debate Takes New Turn
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Hillary’s Passage to India
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