Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Why offering sanctions relief may be the wrong bait for Kim Jong Un
Long-term, the North Koreans are much more concerned with regime security
Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks
If diplomacy is to move forward, the South Korean President needs to broaden his horizons
Why both Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump want a third summit
The two appear open to meeting again, though it's unclear what further talks could actually achieve
Why North Korea’s cold-shouldering the South is unfair – and unwise
Kim Jong Un will likely regret biting the hand that fed, and led
Why Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy isn’t working
With Trump and Kim refusing to budge, the South Korean President is headed for failure
How the U.S. can turn maximum pressure into maximum leverage
A denuke-first approach is a nonstarter: incremental sanctions relief may be the only way forward
Why it’s time to negotiate a mutual No First Use policy with North Korea
Taking the DPRK's security concerns seriously should be the first step to a deal that sticks
How a leadership reshuffle could spell trouble for future North Korean reforms
With sanctions beginning to take their toll, Kim Jong Un may be changing course
How a series of strategic mistakes have forced Kim Jong Un into a corner
After years alienating China, North Korea might soon have no choice but to cave in to the U.S.
Why an “all-or-nothing” pitch to North Korea is a diplomatic dead-end
If talks are to succeed, the U.S. must accept that only a step-by-step approach will work
