Shifting Gears: Trump's North Korea Policy Rides the Wind The news that President Donald Trump has agreed to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his improved rapport with Kim Jong Un, raises more questions than answers.
The decision is unclear in terms of strategic calculus and whether it signals a deeper shift in Trump's North Korea policy.
Trump's frustration with Seoul over its refusal to join the US in opposing Iran's nuclear program appears to have played a significant role in his decision.