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Xi up, Trump down: winners and losers from the Sino-DPRK summit in Pyongyang
Analysis

Xi up, Trump down: winners and losers from the Sino-DPRK summit in Pyongyang

Ahead of Osaka G20 summit with the U.S., China is back in the diplomatic game

Xi up, Trump down: winners and losers from the Sino-DPRK summit in Pyongyang
Wang Son-taekWang Son-taek June 28, 2019
North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways
Analysis

North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways

State TV hailed the meeting as “comradely, candid, and friendly," underscored positive outcomes

North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee June 26, 2019
“Lips and teeth” on the Taedong: Chinese media coverage of the fifth Xi-Kim summit
Analysis

“Lips and teeth” on the Taedong: Chinese media coverage of the fifth Xi-Kim summit

State-run outlets sought to balance Beijing's domestic interests with its international goals

“Lips and teeth” on the Taedong: Chinese media coverage of the fifth Xi-Kim summit
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka June 26, 2019
What bananas in Belize can teach us about North Korea sanctions
Analysis

What bananas in Belize can teach us about North Korea sanctions

The case of John Zabaneh reveals the economic and political spillover effects of targeted sanctions

What bananas in Belize can teach us about North Korea sanctions
Arius DerrArius Derr June 25, 2019
Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
Analysis

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?

Conditions could be ripe for renewed U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 25, 2019
How Mongolia leverages its neutrality to influence diplomacy with North Korea
Analysis

How Mongolia leverages its neutrality to influence diplomacy with North Korea

Ulaanbaatar is increasingly positioning itself as a mediating force

How Mongolia leverages its neutrality to influence diplomacy with North Korea
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna June 25, 2019
Revealed: North Korea’s under-development space environment test center
Analysis

Revealed: North Korea’s under-development space environment test center

Recent developments suggest the DPRK's space ambitions are becoming significantly less opaque

Revealed: North Korea’s under-development space environment test center
Dave Schmerler June 25, 2019
North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit
Analysis

North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit

Omitting ‘denuclearization’ and highlighting the socialist bond, the two stressed a united front on the international stage

North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee June 24, 2019
North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much
Analysis

North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much

Coverage represents first-time state media covers a letter from Trump to both domestic and foreign audiences

North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee June 23, 2019
The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
Analysis

The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned

Both sides sought to project the image of an ironclad alliance unfazed by international pressure

The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
Oliver HothamOliver Hotham June 22, 2019