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The next Kim-Trump summit: what the U.S. could offer North Korea

The next Kim-Trump summit: what the U.S. could offer North Korea

From sanctions relief to liaison offices, here's how Washington can keep diplomatic momentum going

The next Kim-Trump summit: what the U.S. could offer North Korea
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard January 28, 2019
What the military cost-sharing dispute could mean for the U.S.-ROK alliance

What the military cost-sharing dispute could mean for the U.S.-ROK alliance

Retired LTG Chun In-bum weighs in on the increasingly contentious debate

What the military cost-sharing dispute could mean for the U.S.-ROK alliance
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum January 24, 2019
The Trump-Kim summit, redux: “another good marker” for Pyongyang?

The Trump-Kim summit, redux: “another good marker” for Pyongyang?

North Korea's leadership appears increasingly sure that major concessions are on their way

The Trump-Kim summit, redux: “another good marker” for Pyongyang?
Soo Kim
Soo Kim January 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert

Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert

The Brookings Institution's Jung Pak says Trump is underprepared for complex negotiations

Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert

Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert

Tufts University's Sung-Yoon Lee talks diplomacy, "fake concessions," and what the DPRK really wants

Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 22, 2019
Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

A symbolic declaration could help to move beyond the diplomatic deadlock and build trust

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War
Abigail Stowe-Thurston
Abigail Stowe-Thurston January 21, 2019
Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

An increase in spending on the part of Seoul could allay fears of an alliance decoupling

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 20, 2019
Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un

Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un

Recent events in and around the peninsula demonstrate just how dangerous a bungled deal could be

Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un
Soo Kim
Soo Kim January 11, 2019
Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?

Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?

History suggests the missing diplomat may choose to keep a low profile

Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 6, 2019
How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

Washington must show greater flexibility - and be prepared to offer "complementary measures"

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard January 3, 2019
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