Pompeo a pick for tougher policies

Latest White House addition a good fit for Trump, reckon experts

Known for hawkish foreign policy views, the incoming US secretary of state seems far more eager to rock the boat than his predecessor. That may indicate a more tumultuous road ahead, and may push Washington to further turn up the heat on countries like the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, US experts said.

Mike Pompeo, the new nominee for the post, is likely to be tougher than his predecessor, Rex Tillerson, on key US foreign-policy issues. That could egg on President Donald Trump's administration to behave in a more hawkish manner, especially regarding Iran and tensions on the Korean Peninsula, experts said.