April 25, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

North Korean media features new solar panel plant
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North Korean media features new solar panel plant

Experts divided on capabilities, but solar panel imports from China last year triple

North Korean media features new solar panel plant
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 14, 2016
Is North Korea a racist state?

Is North Korea a racist state?

How well does the average N.Korean retain ultra-nationalist, occasionally race-tinged propaganda?

Is North Korea a racist state?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 14, 2016
New variant of anti-tank guided weapon tested in North Korea
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New variant of anti-tank guided weapon tested in North Korea

New ATGM claimed to have increased penetrating power and accuracy, "longest range" in the world

New variant of anti-tank guided weapon tested in North Korea
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer March 11, 2016
North Korea: Much more than just bluff and bluster?

North Korea: Much more than just bluff and bluster?

The North’s outlandish nuke threats may be cover for a more limited act of aggression

North Korea: Much more than just bluff and bluster?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin March 11, 2016
The effect of sanctions on the the DPRK
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The effect of sanctions on the the DPRK

With little left to lose, DPRK nuclear aspirations continue to linger

The effect of sanctions on the the DPRK
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb March 10, 2016
N.Korea counters doubts with ‘miniaturized’ bomb photo

N.Korea counters doubts with ‘miniaturized’ bomb photo

Photos show Pyongyang is well-aware of skepticism regarding its ability to use nukes

N.Korea counters doubts with ‘miniaturized’ bomb photo
Dave Schmerler March 10, 2016
The effect of sanctions on the DPRK

The effect of sanctions on the DPRK

With little left to lose, DPRK nuclear aspirations continue to linger

The effect of sanctions on the DPRK
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb March 10, 2016
In February, leadership looks ahead to party congress
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In February, leadership looks ahead to party congress

Kim focuses attention of satellite launch, military affairs, lead-up to Seventh Party Congress

In February, leadership looks ahead to party congress
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 9, 2016
The U.S., N.Korea and East Asia policy: Foggy thinking at Foggy Bottom?

The U.S., N.Korea and East Asia policy: Foggy thinking at Foggy Bottom?

Can the U.S. rein in China’s territorial ambitions and still expect its help enforcing sanctions?

The U.S., N.Korea and East Asia policy: Foggy thinking at Foggy Bottom?
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy March 8, 2016
Test range built for new North Korean armor
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Test range built for new North Korean armor

Recently completed test range highlights sincerity of development of new indigenous tanks, could indicate upscale in production

Test range built for new North Korean armor