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Making a nuclear deal with Trump: some advice for Kim Jong Un

Making a nuclear deal with Trump: some advice for Kim Jong Un

A former Iranian nuclear negotiator says Pyongyang must insist on phased disarmament

Making a nuclear deal with Trump: some advice for Kim Jong Un
Communication breakdown: the White House needs to get its story straight

Communication breakdown: the White House needs to get its story straight

Trump’s defenders tout his unpredictability as an asset, but to date it has yielded very little

Communication breakdown: the White House needs to get its story straight
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard May 27, 2018
Why Trump’s withdrawal from the June 12 summit could be a very dangerous move

Why Trump’s withdrawal from the June 12 summit could be a very dangerous move

While the President may be bluffing, the news is a massive setback for hopes of a Korean détente

Why Trump’s withdrawal from the June 12 summit could be a very dangerous move
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov May 25, 2018
What will become of Kim Yo Jong?

What will become of Kim Yo Jong?

History tells us powerful siblings do not tend to fare well in North Korea

What will become of Kim Yo Jong?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov May 23, 2018
The “Art of the Deal” and Kim Jong Un: how Donald Trump negotiates

The “Art of the Deal” and Kim Jong Un: how Donald Trump negotiates

The President stakes a lot on his negotiation skills - but will they work on North Korea?

The “Art of the Deal” and Kim Jong Un: how Donald Trump negotiates
Nate Kerkhoff May 22, 2018
Why unification offers the best chance for improving North Korean human rights

Why unification offers the best chance for improving North Korean human rights

Only when Kim Jong Un feels secure can real reform take place in the DPRK

Why unification offers the best chance for improving North Korean human rights
Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please

Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please

The President must make it clear that now is not the time for mixed messaging

Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please
Frank Jannuzi | Keith Luse May 18, 2018
North Korea as the next Vietnam? It’s unlikely

North Korea as the next Vietnam? It’s unlikely

"Reform and opening-up" could be highly damaging to political stability

North Korea as the next Vietnam? It’s unlikely
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 15, 2018
“Peace for our time” may be premature: potential N. Korea-U.S. summit pitfalls

“Peace for our time” may be premature: potential N. Korea-U.S. summit pitfalls

While talk is far preferable to conflict, it is too early to start uncorking the champagne bottles

“Peace for our time” may be premature: potential N. Korea-U.S. summit pitfalls
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin May 14, 2018
Why North Korea is pushing back on its human rights record

Why North Korea is pushing back on its human rights record

Pyongyang could use the issue as a pretext to withdraw from dialogue should things not go its way

Why North Korea is pushing back on its human rights record
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy May 13, 2018
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