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A buffer state is an interesting concept in international relations and geopolitics.  A buffer state is a country situated between two or more larger powers, often serving to prevent conflict between them. By existing in a strategic location, a buffer state can create a kind of “cushion” that separates rival powers and reduces the likelihood…

Kim Jong-nam was the eldest son of North Korea’s former leader Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of the country’s current leader, Kim Jong-un. His life and death are shrouded in intrigue and mystery. Here’s an overview: Early Life Born on May 10, 1971, Kim Jong-nam was initially considered the heir apparent to his father and…