International security

Trump threatens to destroy North Korea, undo the Iran nuclear deal

U.S President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to “totally destroy North Korea” and undo the Iranian nuclear deal while pursuing terrorist organisation and nation states that support them, in his first address to the United Nations.

The President’s speech, in line with his America First agenda, was reiteration of his stated positions, but the combative tone of its delivery signaled impending U.S moves that could have destabilising impact on Asia. 

Mr. Trump also touched upon his recently announced Afghanistan policy, calling for driving out terrorists “out of our nations.”  “It is time to expose and hold responsible those countries who support and finance terror groups like al Qaeda, Hezbollah, the Taliban and others that slaughter innocent people,” the President said, but he did not name Pakistan in this context, as he did while unveiling the policy last month.