For the unpteenth time, this misrepresents what Kim has said. Kim has never agreed to the denuclearization “of the DPRK” — it’s the “Korean Peninsula.” The last time Pompeo misrepresented what Kim agreed to, KCNA suggested he take a geography lesson. htt…

Groundbreaking female general in command of US Army North https://t.co/NVLqsrqYsT

Optimists beware—lots can be “mulled” without becoming policy: U.S. mulling 12- to 18-month sanctions relief in exchange for Yongbyon, nuclear freeze: source https://t.co/6jwrTB8N7D

I think this would be a productive shift in policy, but, despite recent articles on Biegun touting a freeze, there’s still only weak indicators that US policy is about to change.

The core idea in the shift would be what @james_acton32 termed “less for less,” which I quite liked: instead of the proposed Hanoi deal, the US might propose less sanctions relief for a less costly North Korean offer. Neither side gets what it wants right…

The problem will be finding the right “price” for a partial freeze in North Korea. DPRK still does not acknowledge Kangson and other covert fuel cycle-related facilities; verification will be tough. Coal & textiles sector relief would be reasonable though.

So much rainfall was predicted during Hurricane Harvey that the NWS had to add a new high-end (purple) category to its map. Here it is again foretelling a major flood event https://t.co/j927JkxKaK

Great vintage chart illustrating the modernization of #Soviet and #NATO (#US & #UK) strategic #nuclear forces. Courtesy of the NATO Archives. #ThrowbackThursday

What to know about the ICE raids scheduled for this weekend https://t.co/rQjMhVGne6

👀@HMSSutherland due back in Plymouth tomorrow. She was participating in Exercise Dynamic Mongoose off Norway which doesn't finish until the 14th.

#UPDATE: Keep an eye on this, the British crude oil tanker ‘Hakusan’ has now set out heading across the Persian Gulf towards the Strait of Hormuz

#UPDATE: In addition to the British crude oil tanker ‘Atlantic Pioneer’ too which is also approaching the Strait of Hormuz

#UPDATE: Royal Navy’s frigate HMS Montrose has postioned itself in International waters just before the Strait of Hormuz. Is likely waiting for the Hakusan and Atlantic Pioneer to arrive & will escourt them through the Strait.

If the data already exists in current records, why all the fuss? Wonder how many tax dollars were spent on the failed attempt. https://t.co/BSvTm8UrB1

Car bomb explosion in #Afrin kills 11, wounds 25 - reports https://t.co/eXrl0vsVHZ #Aleppo #Syria

Four reported killed as car bombs explode near Benghazi forces leaders https://t.co/zTX3JY1z01

China's maritime militia is playing an increasingly visible role in asserting Chinese maritime claims. AMTI director @GregPoling lays out the facts in @ForeignPolicy on the largest fleet in the South China Sea and how it raises the risk of armed conflict:…

It did? https://t.co/5OzjmaGdSx

Russian occupied eastern #Ukraine planning to start passenger trains to Russia. Since 2014, Russia's had full control over 2 main train lines into occupied Ukraine. Currently used by Russian military to send in supplies etc. & for looting of assets such as…

Weird af. https://t.co/JSSuRiRWJz

100% an error. https://t.co/4oZh0lI43U