(CNN) In 2002, George W. Bush identified his now famous "axis of evil" -- Iraq, Iran and North Korea, three rogue, even pariah, states that challenged the international order with terror and weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Meanwhile, Iran and North Korea only grew stronger, ramping up both their nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Now under Donald Trump's administration, the "axis of evil" is back, though in somewhat altered form. JUST WATCHED 2002: Bush defines enemies Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH 2002: Bush defines enemies 00:53Recently Iran, North Korea and Syria (replacing Iraq) have joined ISIS as the administration's key bogeymen. But like Mr. Bush, Mr. Trump may find his trio of designated outliers difficult to contain -- and sanctions and military pressure necessary but insufficient tools for the job.

Source: CNN April 26, 2017 15:11 UTC