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Allies at odds: a new row roils South Korea and Japan
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Allies at odds: a new row roils South Korea and Japan

North Korea relishes its foes falling out. This time is epic, and ominous

Allies at odds: a new row roils South Korea and Japan
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter July 18, 2019
Did Kim Jong Un put all his eggs in the Trump basket?

Did Kim Jong Un put all his eggs in the Trump basket?

The DPRK leader's relationship with the president may be all for nothing if Democrat wins in 2020

Did Kim Jong Un put all his eggs in the Trump basket?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin July 18, 2019
Humanitarian exemptions for North Korean aid work: crunching the numbers

Humanitarian exemptions for North Korean aid work: crunching the numbers

The process has streamlined in recent months, though humanitarian groups still face major challenges

Humanitarian exemptions for North Korean aid work: crunching the numbers
The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal

The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal

A nuclear freeze agreement, while far from perfect, would represent welcome progress

The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 14, 2019
Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner

Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner

Long-term, pressure from outside will empower hardliners and weaken support for reform

Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 10, 2019
At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?

At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?

With diplomacy back on track, the South Korean President has a crucial role to play

At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 4, 2019
On “legitimacy”: Trump, Kim, and U.S.-North Korea summitry

On “legitimacy”: Trump, Kim, and U.S.-North Korea summitry

Concerns of a PR coup for the DPRK underestimate how crucial leader-to-leader diplomacy really is

On “legitimacy”: Trump, Kim, and U.S.-North Korea summitry
Andray Abrahamian
Andray Abrahamian July 2, 2019
Why, despite its superficiality, Sunday’s Panmunjom meeting is cause for optimism

Why, despite its superficiality, Sunday’s Panmunjom meeting is cause for optimism

An impromptu summit suggests the two sides increasingly need a deal — and are willing to compromise

Why, despite its superficiality, Sunday’s Panmunjom meeting is cause for optimism
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 1, 2019
What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend

What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend

An upcoming visit to South Korea offers the President an opportunity to send a message to Pyongyang

What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin June 26, 2019
The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets

The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets

The S. Korean President skillfully avoided war, though breaking the current impasse will not be easy

The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 25, 2019
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