Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
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
One month after the Hanoi summit, ambiguity defines U.S.-North Korea diplomacy
As talks falter, it's clear neither side is willing to be transparent about what they can give up
Why an armed North Korean resistance may do more harm than good
One person's freedom fighter is another person's terrorist, after all
What to make of a mysterious break-in at the North Korean embassy in Madrid
While details are thin, it appears likely that intelligence services were involved
Why, if diplomacy with North Korea is to succeed, John Bolton must go
At every turn, Trump's hardline National Security Advisor has served to undermine the U.S. position
Contingency planning: who would succeed Kim Jong Un?
The DPRK leader's death could lead to a major power vacuum, though stability would likely prevail
