For better or worse, US President Donald Trump has made resolving the Korea conflict, now in its 65th year, a primary foreign policy goal. And while everything Trump is doing seems to defy the diplomatic playbook, his unconventional approach has worked – so far – and is making the world a safer place. Compare and contrast this with decades of traditional failed approaches. The dailyReport Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox For two decades, Trump has been consistent in his recommended approach to resolving the Korean conflict: “If spoken to correctly, they will play ball,” Trump told Wolf Blitzer in a 1999 interview. “You go in and you start negotiating, and if nothing happens then you have to take rather drastic measures.” If Trump’s we-can’t-kick-this-can-down-the-curb-another-day conviction is real, the Korean status quo is over. Whether the conflict’s end occurs by diplomacy or by force remains to be … [Read more...] about North Korea: the status quo versus the quid pro quo
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Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem: Where to watch French Open 2018 final live, match details and online streaming
Ten-time champion Rafael Nadal takes on Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final of French Open 2018 on Sunday, June 10 in Paris.When is the Roland Garros final and how to watch it liveThe summit clash of French Open 2018 will start at 3 pm local time, 6:30 pm IST, 2 pm BST.Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD will provide live television coverage of the match in India. The live stream will be available on Hotstar. Nadal vs Thiem - French Open final preview85-2 in Paris, 110-2 in five-setters on clay-court. 10 French Open titles. These are some of the mind-boggling numbers that Nadal has managed to achieve on his favourite surface over the years.Ever since winning his first title at Roland Garros as a 19-year-old in 2005, Nadal has owned the red dirt. On Sunday, the Spaniard will be hoping to win the 11th title in his 11th final at the clay-court Grand Slam.Thiem, who is being touted as the second-best player (by a long margin) on clay over the years, heads into the final … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem: Where to watch French Open 2018 final live, match details and online streaming
French Open 2018: Novak Djokovic vs Fernando Verdasco live stream and start time
Former champion Novak Djokovic takes on Fernando Verdasco of Spain in the men's singles pre-quarter-final round of French Open 2018 at Paris on Sunday, June 3. When is the match and how to watch it live in India The fourth round match between Djokovic and Verdasco will not start before 3:30 pm local time, 7 pm IST and 2:30 pm BST. Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD will provide live television coverage of the match in India. A live stream will be available on Hotstar. Djokovic vs Verdasco - Preview Djokovic, ranked as low as 20, is eying to match Roger Federer's Open Era record of nine successive quarter-final appearances in Roland Garros as he takes on in-form Verdasco later today. The 12-time Grand Slam champion had been struggled to hit peak form ever since returning from an elbow injury earlier this year. However, the run to the semi-final in Rome last month seems to have given him a lot of confidence. Djokovic is now the favourite to reach the semi-final from his … [Read more...] about French Open 2018: Novak Djokovic vs Fernando Verdasco live stream and start time