President Trump's order to curtail US-South Korean military exercises signals a strategic shift with limited justification, ignoring the long history of these drills as a crucial deterrent against North Korea. The stated rationale, South Korea’s hesitancy regarding involvement in Iran and cost concerns, masks deeper regional calculations and echoes historical warnings about unchecked defense spending, like President Eisenhower's concern that it would account for over half…
Sunday, August 16
The Brief
Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and a lack of assistance regarding Iran. Margaret Brennan hosted "Face the Nation" on CBS News Sunday, significantly minimizing context surrounding Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s re-election campaign and challenger Dale Bacon. And in the West Bank, Israeli settlers erected tents to establish what Al Jazeera reports as an illegal outpost.