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Ankit Panda

Ankit Panda

Ankit Panda is the Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and editor-at-large at The Diplomat. Follow him on Twitter.

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Why North Korea-U.S. talks fell apart in Hanoi
NK PRO

Why North Korea-U.S. talks fell apart in Hanoi

For the first time, we have a clear idea of what the DPRK’s idea of sanctions relief looks like

Why North Korea-U.S. talks fell apart in Hanoi
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 1, 2019
A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?
NK PRO

A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?

While a useful gesture, a joint statement is unlikely to give the U.S. the keys to Yongbyon

A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda February 14, 2019
An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?
NK PRO

An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?

With a second summit looming, Pyongyang could take advantage of U.S.-ROK tensions

An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 24, 2019
Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington
NK PRO

Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington

Weekend working-level talks in Sweden promising, but much can happen between now and next Trump-Kim summit

Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 19, 2019
Removing the U.S. “nuclear threat”: what to make of Thursday’s KCNA commentary
NK PRO

Removing the U.S. “nuclear threat”: what to make of Thursday’s KCNA commentary

A provocative state media editorial seeks to better define what the DPRK means by denuclearization

Removing the U.S. “nuclear threat”: what to make of Thursday’s KCNA commentary
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda December 20, 2018
What to make of ongoing activity at North Korea’s Yeongjeo-dong missile base
NK PRO

What to make of ongoing activity at North Korea’s Yeongjeo-dong missile base

A new report underscores Pyongyang's continued investment in its strategic weapons program

What to make of ongoing activity at North Korea’s Yeongjeo-dong missile base
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda December 6, 2018
What to make of North Korea’s surprise “tactical” weapons test
NK PRO

What to make of North Korea’s surprise “tactical” weapons test

Pyongyang is likely responding to a recent resumption of U.S.-ROK military drills, among other frustrations

What to make of North Korea’s surprise “tactical” weapons test
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda November 17, 2018
What to make of a new report on N. Korea’s undeclared missile operating bases
NK PRO

What to make of a new report on N. Korea’s undeclared missile operating bases

CSIS's research contains important new information, but the media's framing is disingenuous

What to make of a new report on N. Korea’s undeclared missile operating bases
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda November 13, 2018
From “great victory” to bargaining chip: what’s going on at Sohae?
NK PRO

From “great victory” to bargaining chip: what’s going on at Sohae?

While dismantling the site would be a significant step, Pyongyang is biding its time

From “great victory” to bargaining chip: what’s going on at Sohae?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 31, 2018
Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs
NK PRO

Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs

If Kim Jong Un is serious about his deterrent, the DPRK will need more missiles — and more launchers

Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 17, 2018