May 02, 2024

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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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Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington
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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
What the Pyongyang Declaration means for N. Korea’s missile and nuclear program
NK PRO

What the Pyongyang Declaration means for N. Korea’s missile and nuclear program

Wednesday's agreement has symbolic value, but does little to speed up the DPRK's nuclear disarmament

What the Pyongyang Declaration means for N. Korea’s missile and nuclear program
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 19, 2018
What to look for at North Korea’s September 9 military parade
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What to look for at North Korea’s September 9 military parade

ICBMs, conventional weapons, and possible indications of mass production

What to look for at North Korea’s September 9 military parade
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 5, 2018
Easier said than done: obtaining a North Korean nuclear inventory
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Easier said than done: obtaining a North Korean nuclear inventory

Why getting a full listing of North Korea's programs will remain a challenge for the U.S.

Easier said than done: obtaining a North Korean nuclear inventory
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 3, 2018