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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner
Long-term, pressure from outside will empower hardliners and weaken support for reform
July 10, 2019
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
July 1, 2019
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
June 25, 2019
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
June 23, 2019
Why future North Koreans may be nostalgic for the cult of Kim
Just as some Russians fondly remember Stalin, many will continue to love the Great Leader
June 6, 2019
Holiday in North Korea: lessons from Mount Kumgang
The now-shuttered project offers valuable insight into the possibilities, and limits, of engagement
May 19, 2019
Frenemies reunited: a brief history of Russian-North Korean summitry
With Kim Jong Un set to meet Putin, it's worth revisiting the two countries' past meetings
April 24, 2019
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
April 14, 2019
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.
April 5, 2019
Why an armed North Korean resistance may do more harm than good
One person's freedom fighter is another person's terrorist, after all
April 1, 2019
