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The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

Leeds University's Adam Cathcart says Pyongyang has more leverage over Beijing than many imagine

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 6, 2017
What rumors of Tillerson’s ouster could mean for North Korea
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What rumors of Tillerson’s ouster could mean for North Korea

At a critical time, the President's relationship with the Secretary of State is troubled

What rumors of Tillerson’s ouster could mean for North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado December 5, 2017
North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
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North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing

Imports of other types of iron continued, however, despite PoE recommendations

North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 5, 2017
Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
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Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea

SUTL was previously listed as a 50% owner of a DPRK cigarette factory, reportedly had five in-country employees

Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2017
Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October
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Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October

U.S. government reports indicate data does not tell the whole story, however

Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 1, 2017
North Korea completes its “state nuclear force”: What next from the U.S.?

North Korea completes its “state nuclear force”: What next from the U.S.?

Five DPRK watchers talk about where U.S. policy can go from here

North Korea completes its “state nuclear force”: What next from the U.S.?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 30, 2017
With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea’s final goal is in sight

With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea’s final goal is in sight

Expect the usual chorus of condemnation and sanctions, but Pyongyang is unlikely to be deterred

With the successful Hwasong-15 test, North Korea’s final goal is in sight
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 29, 2017
Risks for severe North Korea miscalculation “high”: policy consultant

Risks for severe North Korea miscalculation “high”: policy consultant

Dr. Kevin Shepard says Pyongyang say misjudge any sudden U.S. moves - and retaliate

Risks for severe North Korea miscalculation “high”: policy consultant
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 28, 2017
Three newly sanctioned ships visit China, Russia
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Three newly sanctioned ships visit China, Russia

Visits come less than a week after vessels were designated by U.S. Treasury

Three newly sanctioned ships visit China, Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 28, 2017
“Unjust” sanctions: North Korea’s legal claims against the Security Council
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“Unjust” sanctions: North Korea’s legal claims against the Security Council

Can they be? Who decides? And how strong is the DPRK’s claim?

“Unjust” sanctions: North Korea’s legal claims against the Security Council
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb November 27, 2017