March 27, 2009

U.S. closely monitoring North Korean missile prep, could launch interceptors

Senior military commanders said last week that U.S. missile defenses have a high-probability of knocking out a North Korean missile in flight. The commanders of U.S. forces in the Pacific and strategic nuclear forces told the Senate Armed Services Committee that they do not know for certain whether North Korea will launch a Taepodong-2 or a non-military effort to place a satellite into space.   (FULL STORY)
Musudan Ri, N. Korea on March 26, 2009. [ZOOM] Digitalglobe.com

Beijing pushes its 'red line diplomacy' from Paris to Pretoria

South Africa’s decision to bar the Dalai Lama from participating in an international peace conference in Johannesburg marks a significant victory for Beijing’s “red line diplomacy” regarding Tibet. In internal papers, the Chinese Communist Party leadership has made reference to “drawing red lines” around areas and issues deemed vital to China’s core interests — and which foreign powers will not be allowed to touch.  (FULL STORY)
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Qin Gang holds a press conference in Beijing on March 15.   UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver
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S. Korea to join anti-proliferation program if North conducts test
Seoul to buy strategic radar from Israel for missile defense

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U.S. official says China has been told that missiles threatening Taiwan 'should go away'
China’s harassment of U.S. survey ship called part of strategy to reshape Law of the Sea
American journalists held by Pyongyang reportedly filmed inside North Korea
Sharp: N. Korea's preoccupation with regime survival makes it 'primary threat' to region

 
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