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The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un

"Am I the only one who thinks that it is just a little bit worrying our main sources of information on the leadership in Pyongyang are a former chef and Dennis Rodman?"

The kaleidoscope – Two years of Kim Jong Un
James Hoare
James Hoare January 16, 2014
The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy

The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy

Why Rodman's visit was a wasted opportunity

The problem with Dennis Rodman’s basketball diplomacy
NK News
NK News January 13, 2014
Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed

Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed

Even small changes in how North Koreans view Westerners can help

Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 7, 2014
Ireland-UK relations offer a model for Korea and Japan

Ireland-UK relations offer a model for Korea and Japan

Despite Yasukuni shrine visit, Japan and Korea should look to Ireland - UK relations as model of rapprochement

Ireland-UK relations offer a model for Korea and Japan
David McCann
David McCann January 2, 2014
Important not to look to North Korea for lessons on Iran

Important not to look to North Korea for lessons on Iran

Iran-North Korea comparison misses the key differences between the two countries

Important not to look to North Korea for lessons on Iran
Yong Kwon
Yong Kwon December 6, 2013
‘Strategic Patience’ is no answer to North Korea nuke issue

‘Strategic Patience’ is no answer to North Korea nuke issue

Non-proliferation expert asks why U.S. can negotiate with Iran, but not N. Korea

‘Strategic Patience’ is no answer to North Korea nuke issue
Lt. General Robert Gard
Lt. General Robert Gard November 28, 2013
Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination

Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination

Bygone-era provided more stability, despite criticism sessions putting Cold War allies to shame

Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 27, 2013
No guarantee tourism revenues don’t fund weapons development

No guarantee tourism revenues don’t fund weapons development

Misleading to say tourism in the DPRK saps strength away from the weapons and nuclear industry

No guarantee tourism revenues don’t fund weapons development
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy November 21, 2013
Three unhelpful but common exaggerations about North Korea

Three unhelpful but common exaggerations about North Korea

‘Strange,’ ‘unpredictable’ country actually has a transparent logic to its actions

Three unhelpful but common exaggerations about North Korea
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza November 20, 2013
A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon

A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon

If something goes wrong in the political sphere, Russian investors could be in serious trouble

A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 18, 2013
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