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North Korea and Russia: what to expect in the coming months

North Korea and Russia: what to expect in the coming months

Keeping a low-profile may best serve Moscow's interests — at least for now

North Korea and Russia: what to expect in the coming months
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna January 20, 2019
Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington
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Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington

Weekend working-level talks in Sweden promising, but much can happen between now and next Trump-Kim summit

Long-awaited progress? What to make of U.S.-North Korea meetings in Washington
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 19, 2019
Will Democrats in the House change U.S. direction on North Korea?
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Will Democrats in the House change U.S. direction on North Korea?

An increasingly hawkish Foreign Affairs Committee stands to have significant influence on policy

Will Democrats in the House change U.S. direction on North Korea?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado January 17, 2019
The View from Jingshan: in Beijing, cautious optimism on North Korea
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The View from Jingshan: in Beijing, cautious optimism on North Korea

Observers in China hailed a fourth summit with Xi and Kim's growing interest in economic development

The View from Jingshan: in Beijing, cautious optimism on North Korea
Kelsey Hamilton
Kelsey Hamilton January 15, 2019
U.S. Forces Korea: a potential bargaining chip in talks with North Korea?
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U.S. Forces Korea: a potential bargaining chip in talks with North Korea?

Trump has long stated an interest in bringing the troops home - but realpolitik could get in the way

U.S. Forces Korea: a potential bargaining chip in talks with North Korea?
Henri Feron
Henri Feron January 14, 2019
The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
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The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus

Examining past addresses offers some hints at changing priorities

The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 14, 2019
Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea
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Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea

But ships registered in Togo, Sierra Leone, Belize and Palau could be picking up the slack

Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 13, 2019
“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
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“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018

Economic themes continue to dominate as Songun politics take a backseat

“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
Chloe Joo
Chloe Joo January 11, 2019
The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned
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The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned

Beijing and Pyongyang emerge from this meeting closer than ever

The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 10, 2019
Déjà vu all over again: Kim Jong Un returns to Beijing

Déjà vu all over again: Kim Jong Un returns to Beijing

The North Korean leader's visits to China appear increasingly routine

Déjà vu all over again: Kim Jong Un returns to Beijing
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart January 9, 2019