March 29, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mintaro Oba

Mintaro Oba

Mintaro Oba is a contributing analyst to NK Pro. He was worked as a political speechwriter and is a former Korea Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of State.

Analysis

Preparing for the Kim-Trump summit: early signs of a maturing process

U.S. diplomats appear to be fleshing out a more effective strategy — with more realistic goals

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaFebruary 21, 2019
Analysis

Biegun at Stanford: baby steps forward on U.S. North Korea policy

The Special Representative's speech offered important clarity on a range of administration objectives

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaFebruary 4, 2019
Analysis

The year of the North Korea “moon shot”: 2018 diplomacy in review

The year was marked by both historic summitry and deep frustration

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaDecember 30, 2018
Analysis

U.S.-North Korea talks: how to break the impasse with a temporary agreement

It’s increasingly clear that American diplomats should take a fresh approach

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaDecember 26, 2018
Analysis

Pompeo’s trip to North Korea: a shifting U.S. approach?

Sunday's talks moved the ball forward significantly - but also exposed some key American weaknesses

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaOctober 8, 2018
Analysis

North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash

Events at the UNGA have provided a burst of energy to U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaOctober 2, 2018
Analysis

Six ways Stephen Biegun could make an impact as special representative

The new top U.S. diplomat on North Korea stands to inherit a flexible brief

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaAugust 24, 2018
Analysis

What to expect from a third Moon-Kim summit

Next month's meeting will see both Koreas seek to restore momentum to a faltering diplomatic process

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaAugust 16, 2018
Analysis

What comes next? Six upcoming North Korea events to watch out for

From the Asia Games to the UN General Assembly, there's plenty to keep an eye on

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaAugust 3, 2018
Analysis

Understanding the North Korea remains recovery issue, post Singapore Summit

Mutual benefits for U.S. and DPRK leaders in securing progress, but hurdles remain

Mintaro ObaMintaro ObaJuly 17, 2018