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Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran
December 12, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
December 5, 2024
How long-range strikes on Russia could impact North Korean troop deployments
OK for Ukraine to use US missiles to attack Russia risks escalation not just in Europe but also on Korean Peninsula
November 20, 2024
What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China
November 18, 2024
All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two
President-elect has said little about Russia-DPRK ties, trilateral cooperation and more, underscoring policy uncertainty
November 11, 2024
How China could benefit from North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine
While Beijing may be apprehensive about DPRK-Russia ties, it stands to gain from challenges to US-led global order
November 5, 2024
If Trump: How erratic leader’s reelection could scramble North Korea policy
Ex-president could restart diplomacy with Pyongyang but risks damaging US-ROK alliance, fueling proliferation and more
October 28, 2024
The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats
Once a faraway danger, the DPRK is now sending arms and even troops to support Russia, triggering new EU response
October 22, 2024
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines
October 15, 2024
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
October 11, 2024
