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Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

A symbolic declaration could help to move beyond the diplomatic deadlock and build trust

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War
Abigail Stowe-Thurston
Abigail Stowe-Thurston January 21, 2019
Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

An increase in spending on the part of Seoul could allay fears of an alliance decoupling

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 20, 2019
Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un

Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un

Recent events in and around the peninsula demonstrate just how dangerous a bungled deal could be

Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un
Soo Kim
Soo Kim January 11, 2019
Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?

Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?

History suggests the missing diplomat may choose to keep a low profile

Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 6, 2019
How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

Washington must show greater flexibility - and be prepared to offer "complementary measures"

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard January 3, 2019
Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same

Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same

The North Korean leader knows that stalling for time remains his best option

Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 2, 2019
Why Washington cannot abandon the North Korean human rights issue

Why Washington cannot abandon the North Korean human rights issue

In softening its stance, the U.S. has given up a useful pressure point

Why Washington cannot abandon the North Korean human rights issue
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy December 30, 2018
Wrapping up 2018: the teetering scale of negotiations with North Korea

Wrapping up 2018: the teetering scale of negotiations with North Korea

Pyongyang ends the year with circumstances tipped firmly in its favor

Wrapping up 2018: the teetering scale of negotiations with North Korea
Soo Kim
Soo Kim December 27, 2018
In nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the U.S. still holds the upper hand

In nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the U.S. still holds the upper hand

Kim Jong Un does not have a strong enough hand to demand sanctions relief

In nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the U.S. still holds the upper hand
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy December 20, 2018
Why a new North Korean statement on denuclearization should come as no surprise

Why a new North Korean statement on denuclearization should come as no surprise

Thursday's KCNA dispatch, put simply, represents a honest admission of Pyongyang's real intentions

Why a new North Korean statement on denuclearization should come as no surprise
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 20, 2018
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