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North Korea: Much more than just bluff and bluster?

North Korea: Much more than just bluff and bluster?

The North’s outlandish nuke threats may be cover for a more limited act of aggression

North Korea: Much more than just bluff and bluster?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin March 11, 2016
In February, leadership looks ahead to party congress
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In February, leadership looks ahead to party congress

Kim focuses attention of satellite launch, military affairs, lead-up to Seventh Party Congress

In February, leadership looks ahead to party congress
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 9, 2016
Test range built for new North Korean armor
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Test range built for new North Korean armor

Recently completed test range highlights sincerity of development of new indigenous tanks, could indicate upscale in production

Test range built for new North Korean armor
Satellite imagery shows test range built for new N.Korean armor

Satellite imagery shows test range built for new N.Korean armor

Recently completed test range highlights sincerity of development of new indigenous tanks, could ind

Satellite imagery shows test range built for new N.Korean armor
N.Korea reveals details of 300mm multiple rocket launcher

N.Korea reveals details of 300mm multiple rocket launcher

Weapon may feature guided missiles, long range capability, possible U.S. inspiration

N.Korea reveals details of 300mm multiple rocket launcher
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 4, 2016
A 21-year-old with a will: The life of a ROK ranger at the DMZ

A 21-year-old with a will: The life of a ROK ranger at the DMZ

For the elite rangers at the inter-Korean border, if the mines don't get you the cold will

A 21-year-old with a will: The life of a ROK ranger at the DMZ
JH Ahn
JH Ahn March 1, 2016
N.Korea appoints new army chief of staff

N.Korea appoints new army chief of staff

Ri Myong Su an older officer who was prominent during Kim Jong Il’s reign

N.Korea appoints new army chief of staff
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 21, 2016
Not thinking far enough ahead on N.Korea

Not thinking far enough ahead on N.Korea

Recent responses by both S.Korea, U.S. will most likely have unintended consequences

Not thinking far enough ahead on N.Korea
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy February 21, 2016
Believing North Korea – when it’s convenient

Believing North Korea – when it’s convenient

Those who say 'take Pyongyang at its word' don’t do so regarding its satellite launches

Believing North Korea – when it’s convenient
David Tizzard
David Tizzard February 19, 2016
North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi | John G. Grisafi February 11, 2016