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The best way to negotiate with North Korea? Be ready to walk away

The best way to negotiate with North Korea? Be ready to walk away

Trump must ensure Pyongyang cannot back out of a deal once it has extracted concessions

The best way to negotiate with North Korea? Be ready to walk away
Go Myong-hyun
Go Myong-hyun March 13, 2018
How Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy differs from his liberal predecessors

How Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy differs from his liberal predecessors

South Korea's President deserves credit for cooling tensions while remaining tough on Pyongyang

How Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy differs from his liberal predecessors
S. Nathan Park
S. Nathan Park March 13, 2018
Why a North Korea-U.S. summit, despite its limitations, is a welcome development

Why a North Korea-U.S. summit, despite its limitations, is a welcome development

"Maximum pressure" seems to have worked - at least for now

Why a North Korea-U.S. summit, despite its limitations, is a welcome development
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 12, 2018
How a North Korea-U.S. summit could pan out

How a North Korea-U.S. summit could pan out

Donald Trump must be bold and give Kim Jong Un an offer he can't refuse

How a North Korea-U.S. summit could pan out
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard March 10, 2018
Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea

Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea

While the U.S. condemns Russia as a key lifeline for Pyongyang, Seoul is making friends

Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna March 8, 2018
A third North-South summit: what might it achieve?
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A third North-South summit: what might it achieve?

Past Korean false dawns counsel against excess optimism, and window of opportunity may not last long

A third North-South summit: what might it achieve?
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter March 6, 2018
A tale of two lucky pranksters: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

A tale of two lucky pranksters: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

Both leaders have enjoyed some success against the odds - but their good fortune is bound to run out

A tale of two lucky pranksters: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 5, 2018
Who can replace Joe Yun, Washington’s top North Korea diplomat?

Who can replace Joe Yun, Washington’s top North Korea diplomat?

The President will have a tough time filling the shoes of a consummate negotiator

Who can replace Joe Yun, Washington’s top North Korea diplomat?
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba February 27, 2018
How Washington’s view of North Korea’s reunification plans is shifting

How Washington’s view of North Korea’s reunification plans is shifting

Changing Beltway consensus on why Pyongyang seeks nukes has major implications for U.S. policy

How Washington’s view of North Korea’s reunification plans is shifting
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young February 27, 2018
Ivanka Trump in South Korea: still a chance for a diplomatic coup?

Ivanka Trump in South Korea: still a chance for a diplomatic coup?

After Pence's bruising Opening Ceremony performance, the First Daughter could still steal the show

Ivanka Trump in South Korea: still a chance for a diplomatic coup?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin February 21, 2018
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