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The women who will lead the two Korea’s nuke negotiation teams

The women who will lead the two Korea’s nuke negotiation teams

Choe Son Hui and Kang Kyung-wha are rare examples of high-level female diplomats in Korea

The women who will lead the two Korea’s nuke negotiation teams
Ji-young Song
Ji-young Song September 7, 2017
What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
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What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?

Sprint-finishing the end of its prohibited programs makes good strategic sense for North Korea

What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 6, 2017
How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

The Kremlin has expressed skepticism that more pressure on the DPRK is the answer

How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 6, 2017
As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
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As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports

General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline

As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2017
North Korea’s sixth nuke test: Who will win the war of words?

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

North Korea’s sixth nuke test: Who will win the war of words?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 5, 2017
Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?
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Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?

Indicators suggest low levels of interest in supporting biting new sanctions

Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 4, 2017
North Korea’s nuclear roller coaster: how to stop it

North Korea’s nuclear roller coaster: how to stop it

South Korea and the U.S. must project strength in the face of Pyongyang's impulsive testing

North Korea’s nuclear roller coaster: how to stop it
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn September 4, 2017
North Korea’s sixth nuclear test: What happens next?

North Korea’s sixth nuclear test: What happens next?

Experts weigh in on possible military and economic measures, and potential response from North Korea

North Korea’s sixth nuclear test: What happens next?
Damin Jung
Damin Jung September 3, 2017
Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures

Value of reported shipments significantly lower than those listed in a Justice Department filing

Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 3, 2017
Coalition building, not unilateralism, best response to N. Korea crisis

Coalition building, not unilateralism, best response to N. Korea crisis

President Trump may wish to look to President George H.W. Bush’s example, says Dennis Halpin

Coalition building, not unilateralism, best response to N. Korea crisis
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin September 1, 2017