Trump, Kim, and the War of Images
This week provided vivid examples of how visual imagery can make a president look statesmanlike, foolish, or both.
Kim Jong-un
Viewfinder: Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un Impersonators Have a Summit of Their Own
Kim Jong-un impersonator Howard X and Donald Trump impersonator Dennis Alan pose for photographers during a visit to the famous Merlion Park on June 8th, 2018 in Singapore.
Viewfinder: Trump Meets With South Korean Leader Moon Jae-in in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 22nd, 2018.
What Can North Korean Media Tell Us About the Country's Diplomatic Agenda?
It remains to be seen how the country's media will tackle the historically unprecedented sight of their leader hobnobbing with a sitting U.S. president.
Making Sense of North and South Korea's Diplomatic Summit
A foreign policy expert weighs in on the promises made between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un, and where the world goes from here.
With the North Korea Nuclear Crisis Looming, the Verdict Is Still Out on Sanctions
Even after the nation's recent nuclear test, international powers appear at odds over whether sanctions are an effective deterrent.