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The North Korean threat – the myth and its makers

The North Korean threat – the myth and its makers

Stories of Pyongyang’s relative military capability are much exaggerated – for a variety of reasons

The North Korean threat – the myth and its makers
Tim Beal
Tim Beal January 21, 2016
After 4th N.Korean nuke test, time to think the unthinkable

After 4th N.Korean nuke test, time to think the unthinkable

Missile defense? A pre-emptive strike? MAD? Something has to change on the Korean Peninsula

After 4th N.Korean nuke test, time to think the unthinkable
John Lee
John Lee January 15, 2016
The myth of the North Korean threat

The myth of the North Korean threat

A military balance between North and South – despite the uncertainties the evidence is overwhelming

The myth of the North Korean threat
Tim Beal
Tim Beal January 13, 2016
Athletics and operatings systems: A future with two Koreas?

Athletics and operatings systems: A future with two Koreas?

Why do all talks about the future of the Korean peninsula revolve around reunification?

Athletics and operatings systems: A future with two Koreas?
David Tizzard
David Tizzard January 11, 2016
Another kind of fallout from North Korea’s fourth nuclear test

Another kind of fallout from North Korea’s fourth nuclear test

One can't deny Pyongyang's goals or its progress, or that it's time for a more hands-on approach

Another kind of fallout from North Korea’s fourth nuclear test
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 7, 2016
New North Korean sanctions should reflect humanitarian concerns

New North Korean sanctions should reflect humanitarian concerns

Consider NGOs, and those whose lives depend on their work, when crafting a response to the nuke test

New North Korean sanctions should reflect humanitarian concerns
Keith Luse
Keith Luse January 7, 2016
Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Bruce Klingner argues it's time for U.S. to abandon a policy of timid incrementalism

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”
Bruce Klingner
Bruce Klingner January 6, 2016
Stephen Bosworth: In memoriam

Stephen Bosworth: In memoriam

Long-time diplomat had 'inner core' that motivated his devotion to diplomacy

Stephen Bosworth: In memoriam
Tony Namkung
Tony Namkung January 6, 2016
Moral sanctions should follow N.Korea’s latest detention

Moral sanctions should follow N.Korea’s latest detention

No one should pretend that the Pyongyang regime has credibility – or tolerate those that do

Moral sanctions should follow N.Korea’s latest detention
John Lee
John Lee January 1, 2016
Invest in N.Korea now to invest in unification later

Invest in N.Korea now to invest in unification later

More than supporting a dreadful regime, such programs teach skills Northerners will need to know

Invest in N.Korea now to invest in unification later
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 28, 2015
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