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Robert E. McCoy

Robert E. McCoy

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.

Opinion

It’s time to get real: Putin cannot convince N. Korea to give up nukes

The notion that Russia can persuade Pyongyang to stop its nuclear program is a misreading of reality

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyFebruary 2, 2017
Opinion

For the sake of unity, Japan must make amends for the “comfort women”

Examining the past is critical to peace on the Peninsula and a united front against North Korea

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyJanuary 26, 2017
Opinion

Will there be conflict on the Korean Peninsula in 2017?

Quasi-governmental news outlet in China says the peninsula is most likely spot for war this year

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyJanuary 17, 2017
Opinion

Is progress really taking place in North Korea?

Changes in North Korea give us hope – but we must take advantage of opportunities for change

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyJanuary 6, 2017
Opinion

The next step in solving the North Korea issue: Getting Beijing onside

China is the one key to solving the North Korea problem – so how do we secure Beijing’s cooperation?

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyDecember 29, 2016
Opinion

Make no mistake: North Korea is a state-level crime family

The difference between the Kim dynasty and the Godfather family is merely one of scale

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyDecember 9, 2016
Opinion

What would regime change in Pyongyang look like?

Developing a democratic government for the North will take time

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyDecember 5, 2016
Opinion

Will President Trump abandon South Korea?

Whether Trump will hold to his campaign rhetoric remains to be seen

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyNovember 25, 2016
Opinion

The U.S. has finally got some things right on N. Korea

Unfortunately, it is two steps forward and one step back when dealing with Pyongyang

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyNovember 13, 2016
Opinion

How to interact responsibly with North Korea

When dealing with Pyongyang, there is too much talk and not enough action

Robert E. McCoyRobert E. McCoyNovember 1, 2016