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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
Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater

Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater

While concrete outcomes were limited, the two countries have sent a clear message to President Trump

Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 23, 2019
With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea

With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea

Military action would end in disaster, and lifting sanctions would set a dangerous precedent

With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea
John Lee
John Lee June 23, 2019
Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas

Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas

The measure, scheduled for December 22, will harm regular people and work against U.S. interests

Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 20, 2019
Moon in the Nordics: a Northern European example for Korean peace?

Moon in the Nordics: a Northern European example for Korean peace?

The ROK President drew some notable parallels between the Swedish experience and that of Korea

Moon in the Nordics: a Northern European example for Korean peace?
Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Ramon Pacheco Pardo June 17, 2019
Moon Jae-in: stuck between a rock and a hard place on North Korea

Moon Jae-in: stuck between a rock and a hard place on North Korea

Washington must not force Seoul to choose between the U.S. and the North

Moon Jae-in: stuck between a rock and a hard place on North Korea
Henri Feron
Henri Feron June 15, 2019
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