National Security & Korea News Digest — July 11, 2026

Compiled and published by the Small Wars Journal, Arizona State University.

National Security

1. Cowardice Among Senior U.S. Military Leaders — An in-depth examination of decision-making styles and the perceived lack of strategic boldness among senior U.S. military commanders.

2. Hegseth Intervenes in 'Salute from the Shore' Apache Flyover Incident — Defense Secretary Hegseth personally steps in to resolve the controversy surrounding the suspension of an Apache helicopter pilot, seeking to defuse the situation.

3. A World Transforming Again: A Speech to Chinese Executives at a Cambridge Leadership Programme — Reflections on what the current geopolitical landscape means for China's leadership class.

4. The Persistent Myth of Imminent Russian Collapse: Three Years After the Prigozhin Mutiny — A retrospective on the Wagner Group uprising and a critical reassessment of Western assumptions about the stability of the Russian regime.

5. Trump's Patience with the Iranian Regime Has Run Out (by Fred Fleitz) — An analysis of the shift toward a harder U.S. line on Iran and its potential consequences.

6. Opinion: Trump Lost the War Against Iran and Is Now Stuck in It — A critical commentary on the strategic impasse facing the Trump administration's Iran policy.

7. Why Navies Still Matter in the Age of Drones — A detailed argument for the enduring strategic value of naval power even as drones reshape modern warfare.

8. U.S. Marine Corps Establishes Dedicated Drone Warfare Units on Both Coasts — The Marine Corps officially stands up new units on the East and West Coasts focused on building drone combat capabilities.

9. The Hidden Ammunition Winning the War in Ukraine: Real-Time Data — A report on how the integration of real-time data and intelligence has become a decisive factor on the Ukrainian battlefield.

10. Japanese and Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Confront Each Other Near Disputed Islands — Tensions in the East China Sea continue to rise as Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships clash again in disputed waters.

11. The War in Ukraine Is Turning Against Putin, but He Refuses to Back Down — An analysis of the latest battlefield developments and the Kremlin's hardline posture.

12. How Marco Rubio Is Managing Venezuela from a Distance — A breakdown of Secretary of State Rubio's hands-on approach to shaping U.S. policy toward Venezuela.

13. Trump Administration Grows Increasingly Pessimistic About an Iran Nuclear Deal — U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations remain deadlocked, with White House officials expressing growing doubt about prospects for an agreement.

14. Trump, Turkey, and the F-35 — An exploration of the diplomatic maneuvering and strategic implications surrounding Turkey's potential return to the F-35 program.

15. Why the West Keeps Misreading Russia — A critical analysis of the systemic cognitive biases that lead Western nations to misread Russian strategic intentions.

16. Ambitions Beyond Capabilities: The Gap in America's Plan to Deter China — An assessment of the gap between U.S. Indo-Pacific strategic objectives and actual military deployment capacity.

17. The Batanes Islands Belong to the Philippines: Facts Over Fiction, Dialogue Over Alarmism (Commentary) — A legal and historical argument affirming Philippine sovereignty over the Batanes Islands.

Korea News

1. What to Call North Korea: Strategic Choice or Strategic Concession? — An analysis of the politics of nomenclature around North Korea and its diplomatic implications.

2. Huawei Pushes Aggressively into South Korea, Marking a New Front in U.S.-China Tech Competition — Huawei's offensive in the South Korean market is drawing intense scrutiny from Washington.

3. U.S. Warns That Proposed Cyber Law Threatens Free Speech and Risks Censorship — Washington issues a formal warning over South Korea's proposed internet regulation legislation.

4. It Is Time for the Lee Jae-myung Government to Break with the Past — Commentary on the political reform pressures and historical baggage facing South Korea's new administration.

5. South Korean Memory Chip Maker Makes Historic U.S. Listing, Shaking Markets — A South Korean semiconductor company completes a landmark IPO on a U.S. exchange, triggering significant market movement.

6. Why Russia May Share Intelligence with North Korea Rather Than Satellites — An analysis of the technical exchange models and strategic considerations underpinning Russia-North Korea military cooperation.

7. South Korea Signals U.S. May Allow Export of Korean-Built Naval Vessels — Seoul and Washington hold consultations on South Korea's shipbuilding industry participating in U.S. Navy vessel programs.

8. Lee Jun-seok Raises Concerns with Prime Minister Over Media Legislation — South Korea's opposition leader formally voices objections to the government over proposed media law.

9. Kim Jong Un Lambasts Military Corruption at Rare Meeting — North Korea's supreme leader publicly and unusually denounces corruption within the military establishment.

10. Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping Exchange Letters Marking Treaty Anniversary, Vow Deeper Strategic Cooperation — The leaders of North Korea and China exchange correspondence reaffirming the strategic depth of their alliance.

11. Lee Jae-myung Seeks to Deepen Ties with NATO as Seoul Actively Pursues European Arms Exports — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attends the NATO Summit to expand defense industry cooperation with European partners.

12. Lee Jae-myung Returns Home After NATO Summit and State Visit to Mongolia — President Lee concludes a multi-country diplomatic itinerary and returns to Seoul.

Originally published by the Small Wars Journal, Arizona State University.

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