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N. Korea continues consolidation of power in June
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N. Korea continues consolidation of power in June

Pyongyang shuffles more leadership & military positions, streamlines more agencies

N. Korea continues consolidation of power in June
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 9, 2014
Analysis: N. Korean Scud missile launch
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Analysis: N. Korean Scud missile launch

Pyongyang attempts to improve capability of older missiles by increasing accuracy

Analysis: N. Korean Scud missile launch
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 7, 2014
Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests
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Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests

Increasing missile capability a strategic asset and deterrent to undermine enemy advantage

Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 2, 2014
Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff

Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff

KPA’s top artillery officer given high-ranking position in General Staff department

Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 1, 2014
Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile

Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile

Missile intended as deterrent to elicit caution, not to win a war

Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 29, 2014
Frigate pictures suggest significant DPRK naval upgrade

Frigate pictures suggest significant DPRK naval upgrade

Full capabilities remain unknown, but new missiles could present headache for U.S. and allies

Frigate pictures suggest significant DPRK naval upgrade
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy June 26, 2014
North Korea appoints new armed forces minister

North Korea appoints new armed forces minister

Hyon Yong Chol replaces Jang Jong Nam as MPAF

North Korea appoints new armed forces minister
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 25, 2014
How North Korea has been arming Palestinian militants for decades

How North Korea has been arming Palestinian militants for decades

Pyongyang's sole focus on survival virtually ensures North Korean weapons will continue to be found in the hands of those bent on Israel’s destruction

How North Korea has been arming Palestinian militants for decades
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young June 25, 2014
Treat N. Korea as a ‘terrorist state’: Bolton

Treat N. Korea as a ‘terrorist state’: Bolton

Former UN ambassador sees changing attitudes in China as key to reuniting Korean Peninsula

Treat N. Korea as a ‘terrorist state’: Bolton
Phebe Kim
Phebe Kim June 23, 2014
The transformation of the nuclear weapons calculus

The transformation of the nuclear weapons calculus

Why North Korea’s Byungjin policy makes good sense, but has a sting in the tail

The transformation of the nuclear weapons calculus
Tim Beal
Tim Beal June 19, 2014