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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
Why a freeze deal, despite its flaws, is the only remedy for N. Korea’s nukes
The DPRK may cheat - but a deal would buy time the U.S. desperately needs
September 19, 2017
Why Russia may use its veto power on new North Korea sanctions
It may be in the Kremlin's interest to block - or slow - strong new sanctions at the UNSC
September 10, 2017
North Korea’s sixth nuke test: Who will win the war of words?
Kinetic action may be a limited possibility, but that it is being discussed should concern us all
September 5, 2017
Why sanctioning North Korea’s elites won’t bring down Kim Jong Un
Regime loyalists will not risk unification by absorption for the sake of expensive Cognac
August 31, 2017
North Korea’s economy is improving – but this may not save Kim Jong Un
History shows us that better standards of living could spell trouble for the DPRK leadership
August 14, 2017
Building socialism: N. Korea’s construction boom and shaky private enterprise
Far from the propaganda set pieces of Pyongyang, a market for property investment is thriving
August 3, 2017
North Korea’s second ICBM test: What should happen now
The U.S. must drop its illusions and pursue a freeze deal
July 31, 2017
Beyond the “rare glimpse”: Can photography really capture North Korean life?
A new book aims to subvert the clichés prevalent in photography of the DPRK
July 26, 2017
How to solve a problem like North Korea?
We must be realistic about the DPRK's future: there are few good options
July 18, 2017
What North Korea’s ICBM launch means for Donald Trump
The Hwasong-14 launch is a big deal, but don't expect any major change in policy
July 5, 2017
