Robert E. McCoy is a retired U.S. Air Force Korean linguist and analyst/reporter who was stationed in Asia for more than fourteen years. He continues to follow developments in East Asia closely. Mr. McCoy’s book Tales You Wouldn’t Tell Your Mother is now out. He can be contacted via his website http://musingsbymccoy.com/ which also lists his previous essays and has personal vignettes on Asia (Tidbits) not published elsewhere.
The notion that Russia can persuade Pyongyang to stop its nuclear program is a misreading of reality
Examining the past is critical to peace on the Peninsula and a united front against North Korea
Quasi-governmental news outlet in China says the peninsula is most likely spot for war this year
Changes in North Korea give us hope – but we must take advantage of opportunities for change
China is the one key to solving the North Korea problem – so how do we secure Beijing’s cooperation?
The difference between the Kim dynasty and the Godfather family is merely one of scale
Developing a democratic government for the North will take time
Whether Trump will hold to his campaign rhetoric remains to be seen
Unfortunately, it is two steps forward and one step back when dealing with Pyongyang
When dealing with Pyongyang, there is too much talk and not enough action
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