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Edward Howell

Edward Howell

Edward Howell is a lecturer in politics at the University of Oxford, and a contributor to the Economist Intelligence Unit. His research focuses on U.S.-DPRK and inter-Korean relations, North Korea’s nuclear politics and the international relations of East Asia.

Analysis

Why Kim Yo Jong isn’t shutting the door to diplomacy with the U.S. just yet

North Korea may be calling another summit "useless," but it's still open to talks that meet Pyongyang's demands

Edward HowellEdward HowellJuly 13, 2020
Analysis

North Korean think tank statement shows focus on U.S. ‘hostile policy’ prevails

Even in a post-COVID world, one thing seems certain: for Pyongyang, the U.S. ‘hostile policy’ will remain

Edward HowellEdward HowellJune 28, 2020
Analysis

DPRK-U.S. dialogue: where things stand

North Korea's self-perception as nuclear power looms over peace process

Edward HowellEdward HowellAugust 17, 2018
Analysis

Inter-Korean economic cooperation: more myth than reality?

Any future projects will likely need to be tied to concrete action towards denuclearization

Edward HowellEdward HowellJuly 3, 2018
Analysis

Mr. Moon goes to Washington: why the South Korean President held talks with Trump

As relations with North Korea soured, the ROK leader sought to rebuild bridges

Edward HowellEdward HowellMay 24, 2018