Opinion: Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate, here's why Ohio senator is smart choice

SEOUL, July 16 (AJU PRESS) - Just two days after surviving a bloody assassination attempt that claimed the life of one of his supporters, Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. That's a good move. Let's start, though, with what Vance does not do for Trump, the former president and Republican presidential nominee. Vice-presidential picks sometimes come from hotly contested states in hopes of boosting the ticket in that state. But Ohi

July 16, 2024

Opinion: Trump assassination attempt has historical precedents — and future security implications

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - At a political rally in Pennsylvania, former president Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt. As gunshots rang out during the Republican candidate's rally, Trump miraculously avoided a direct hit and said a bullet grazed his ear. One person attending the rally was killed. During the rapid sequence of events witnessed in the attack, Trump raised his right hand toward his head while his body moved towards the ground. Secret Service ag

July 15, 2024

Opinion: Implications of China's phenomenal economic reform journey

KARACHI, July 12 (AJU PRESS) - China's 45-year journey of reform and opening-up stands as a testament to its unique economic development strategy. Over these decades, China has not only tackled a continuously fluctuating international economic environment but has also emerged as a pivotal force for global economic stability and growth. After 45 years of transformative reforms, Beijing continues to emphasize that, amidst rising anti-globalization sentiments and protectionism, C

July 12, 2024

Opinion: Boeing has a long road ahead to regain public trust

SEOUL, July 12 (AJU PRESS) - If ever there was a need to exemplify the term annus horribilis in the annals of corporate history, 2024 and the Boeing Company would be the perfect match. And the year is not even over yet. The last seven days have seen Boeing face a number of issues. The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive on July 8 requiring airlines that operate the Boeing 737 Next Generation and the 737 MAX to inspect each aircraft&#

July 12, 2024

Opinion: The end of superpower conflict was 'fantasy era,' cold wars are back

SEOUL, July 11 (AJU PRESS) - "This is a book about a global shock that took Washington by surprise: the revival of superpower conflict," reads the introduction of New Cold Wars, by Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times journalist David E. Sanger. From the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he writes, "There was a sense of certainty that the greatest byproduct of America's undeniable victory in the Cold War was something li

July 11, 2024

Opinion: Xi, Putin talk up growth of their Eurasian bloc organization as counterweight to NATO

SEOUL, July 10 (AJU PRESS) - At NATO's 75th anniversary summit there has been, as you'd expect, a lot of attention on Russia's war against Ukraine. It's undoubtedly the most significant immediate challenge to NATO with wider implications for the rest of the globe. Yet beyond the headlines of the war in Ukraine, an even more significant challenge is looming. There's no doubt the world is seeing the reconfiguration of the existing international order. China and Rus

July 10, 2024

Opinion: 4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit

SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - When Washington, D.C., last hosted a NATO summit in 1999, the alliance was celebrating a milestone. It was also facing a war in Europe and welcoming new members to the alliance. So there will be a certain feeling of déjà vu in the American capital when leaders from 32 nations meet starting July 9, 2024, to discuss the state of the alliance as it turns 75. Yet the scale of the challenges that NATO faces today, both within and without the o

July 9, 2024

Opinion: Starmer's victory - A political revival shadowed by daunting challenges

Karachi, July 09 (AJU PRESS) - In a defining shift for British politics, the center-left Labour Party has clinched a resounding victory, marking its dramatic comeback after a devastating defeat just five years ago. Keir Starmer, the Labour leader and former human rights lawyer, is now the Prime Minister with a staggering majority of around 170 seats, echoing the historic win of Tony Blair in 1997. This remarkable comeback reflects Labour’s appeal with a moderate, centrist platf

July 9, 2024

Opinion: French say 'non' to Le Pen's National Rally - but messy coalition government looks likely

SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Sunday's French elections' results are everything except what predictions had forecast. Only days ago, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party was tipped to win. But this weekend it became the clear loser of these French National Assembly elections. The far right National Rally is coming third, behind Macron's centrist Ensemble coalition in second. And in first place, somewhat against the odds, is the three-week-old left-wing alliance the New

July 8, 2024

Opinion: What we know about Britain's new prime minister and how he will lead

SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - All prime ministers bring their own personality and approach to the job. Each has a different style of leadership, which can shape how things work and what gets done. Herbert Asquith famously summed it up when he said being prime minister is all about "what the holder chooses and is able to make of it." When searching for clues as to how Keir Starmer will choose to be Britain's prime minister, there isn't too much to go on. When asked di

July 8, 2024