US-Russia relationship recalls cold war, Proof means little in Warren and Khashoggi affairs, Iran’s blacklisting adds to US sanctions stress, Saudi Arabia could stabilize Arab world, Moon administration tried to ease North Korea sanctions too early

The Independent / LondonUS-Russia relationship of today recalls cold war dynamics

“The United States has declared its intention to rescind unilaterally one of the landmark treaties that helped end the Cold War...,” states an editorial. “ ‘Trust but verify’ was the approach taken by the Americans at the time.... It was necessary because for four decades neither side believed a word the other side said.... We seem

The New Zealand Herald / Auckland, New ZealandProof means little in Warren and Khashoggi affairsIran Daily / Tehran, IranConsequences of Iran’s blacklisting are compounded by US sanctionsThe Jordan Times / Amman, JordanSaudi Arabia could stabilize Arab world if it focused on reconciliationKorea JoongAng Daily / Seoul, South KoreaMoon administration misjudged the timing on easing North Korea sanctions