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The DPRK foreign ministry’s readout of Stockholm talks: key takeaways
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The DPRK foreign ministry’s readout of Stockholm talks: key takeaways

North Korea's response to failed working-level negotiations appears to reflect hardened line

The DPRK foreign ministry’s readout of Stockholm talks: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 7, 2019
Why U.S.-North Korea talks in Sweden fell apart — and what might happen next
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Why U.S.-North Korea talks in Sweden fell apart — and what might happen next

The DPRK has not fully shut the door on further talks, but the gap between the two sides appears wider than ever

Why U.S.-North Korea talks in Sweden fell apart — and what might happen next
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 6, 2019
Judge Juche: how North Korean front companies sell their software to the world

Judge Juche: how North Korean front companies sell their software to the world

Difficulties in tracking sources of digital wares pose challenges to those complying with sanctions

Judge Juche: how North Korean front companies sell their software to the world
Cameron Trainer
Cameron Trainer October 4, 2019
N. Korea’s new submarine-launched ballistic missile: unpacking the Pukguksong-3
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N. Korea’s new submarine-launched ballistic missile: unpacking the Pukguksong-3

The DPRK remains committed to developing a sea-leg for its nuclear forces

N. Korea’s new submarine-launched ballistic missile: unpacking the Pukguksong-3
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 3, 2019
U.S.-ROK military cost-sharing negotiations: a history and lessons for the future
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U.S.-ROK military cost-sharing negotiations: a history and lessons for the future

U.S. should remember the alliance's strategic value when pursuing the 11th SMA deal

U.S.-ROK military cost-sharing negotiations: a history and lessons for the future
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado October 2, 2019
North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the September 1-30 period

North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro October 2, 2019
Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
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Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea

Sanctions may have slowed project's pace, but scope reflects regions plans for cross-border trade

Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 30, 2019
The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role

The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role

Pyongyang's ties to Iran and Houthi rebels in Yemen are well-documented

The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin September 29, 2019
North Korean party daily calls national defense “number one” priority
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North Korean party daily calls national defense “number one” priority

A Rodong Sinmun article emphasizing defense capabilities appears to signal yet another shift

North Korean party daily calls national defense “number one” priority
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee September 27, 2019
Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy
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Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 - September 24

Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy
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NK Pro September 27, 2019