PETER APPS

Trump learning game of politics

The current U.S. president is like few – if any – other leaders in American history. He reportedly shows little interest in reading briefing documents, spends much of his time on the golf course or watching cable television – all the while disagreeing with the Washington establishment on just about everything.

March 16 2018

PETER APPS

For Putin’s Russia, a poisoned spy sends a political message

Among those who knew Sergei Skripal in the quiet English city of Salisbury, few seem to have been aware of his background as a spy and British-Russian double agent. That past seems to have caught up with him. Skripal and daughter Yulia were poisoned by what British authorities say was a sophisticated nerve agent; they are now hospitalized in critical condition.

March 12 2018

PETER APPS

Why Kim Jong Un wanted the Korea talks

Kim Jong Un of North Korea is opening January with a diplomatic offensive.

January 11 2018