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Why U.S.-South Korea F-35 sales are exacerbating the threat from Pyongyang

Why U.S.-South Korea F-35 sales are exacerbating the threat from Pyongyang

Breaking the impasse will require more than just talk — dropping provocative arms deals is a good place to start

Why U.S.-South Korea F-35 sales are exacerbating the threat from Pyongyang
Pratik Chougule
Pratik Chougule October 14, 2019
What Trump’s withdrawal of troops from northern Syria could mean for Korea

What Trump’s withdrawal of troops from northern Syria could mean for Korea

The transactional President has once again sent a chilling message to U.S. allies

What Trump’s withdrawal of troops from northern Syria could mean for Korea
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin October 13, 2019
What to expect from North Korea’s brinksmanship diplomacy going forward

What to expect from North Korea’s brinksmanship diplomacy going forward

The disastrous Hanoi summit likely pushed the DPRK into taking a more hardline position

What to expect from North Korea’s brinksmanship diplomacy going forward
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek October 9, 2019
In the wake of failed talks with North Korea, it’s time to change tack

In the wake of failed talks with North Korea, it’s time to change tack

Moving away from pie in the sky hopes of CVID may be the only way to secure an effective deal

In the wake of failed talks with North Korea, it’s time to change tack
Dan DePetris
Dan DePetris October 9, 2019
Why, in talks with the U.S., North Korea can now afford to play hardball

Why, in talks with the U.S., North Korea can now afford to play hardball

With China back onside and Trump facing a domestic crisis, Pyongyang is in no great rush

Why, in talks with the U.S., North Korea can now afford to play hardball
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 8, 2019
Why there’s more to the inner-workings of North Korea than just Kim Jong Un

Why there’s more to the inner-workings of North Korea than just Kim Jong Un

A new report shows how we need more focus on DPRK institutions and the people who comprise them

Why there’s more to the inner-workings of North Korea than just Kim Jong Un
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart September 26, 2019
Why, with John Bolton gone, U.S. diplomacy can move more freely — and recklessly

Why, with John Bolton gone, U.S. diplomacy can move more freely — and recklessly

The hawkish advisor had long limited President Trump's more adventurous approach to North Korea

Why, with John Bolton gone, U.S. diplomacy can move more freely — and recklessly
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 25, 2019
If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?

If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?

Contrary to some American claims, a regional arms build-up appears unlikely

If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 23, 2019
One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour

One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour

President Moon must take stock of where things went wrong and work to restore trust with Kim Jong Un

One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek September 18, 2019
“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong

“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong

State media has sought to emphasize stability and sovereignty in the face of growing instability

“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings September 16, 2019
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