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Forgotten allies: North Korea and Madagascar
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Forgotten allies: North Korea and Madagascar

Pyongyang long ago severed ties with much of the world, but legacy lives on in Madagascar

Forgotten allies: North Korea and Madagascar
On North Korea’s failed Musudan launch
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On North Korea’s failed Musudan launch

Is the fourth failure in just this year one step closer to a successful launch?

On North Korea’s failed Musudan launch
The accuracy – or lack of – of North Korea’s missiles
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The accuracy – or lack of – of North Korea’s missiles

Weapons such as the North's are more useful as instruments of terror than of precision

The accuracy – or lack of – of North Korea’s missiles
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy June 2, 2016
North Korea’s inaccurate yet useful converted S-75 missiles
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North Korea’s inaccurate yet useful converted S-75 missiles

Aging anti-air systems can be repurposed as offensive weapons against civilians, missile defenses

North Korea’s inaccurate yet useful converted S-75 missiles
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy May 25, 2016
N.Korea’s missiles and nukes create dilemma for Japan

N.Korea’s missiles and nukes create dilemma for Japan

Just War Theory proscribes pre-emptive strikes; Article 9 of their constitution prohibits war

N.Korea’s missiles and nukes create dilemma for Japan
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy May 25, 2016
What’s behind North Korea’s attempts for dialogue?

What’s behind North Korea’s attempts for dialogue?

Seoul must be ready for Pyongyang's further 'peace offensives' with its own suggestions

What’s behind North Korea’s attempts for dialogue?
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn May 23, 2016
Should we worry about N.Korea’s SLBMs?
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Should we worry about N.Korea’s SLBMs?

North Korea is clearly on the path toward developing a missile fired from a submarine with a nuke

Should we worry about N.Korea’s SLBMs?
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar May 19, 2016
Organization of North Korea’s ballistic missiles
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Organization of North Korea’s ballistic missiles

DPRK’s Strategic Force an opaque but vital part of the Korean People’s Army

Organization of North Korea’s ballistic missiles
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy May 16, 2016
With Byungjin, Kim Jong Un hedges his bets

With Byungjin, Kim Jong Un hedges his bets

Despite economic emphasis, planks of North Korean strategy hold fail-safe in event of setbacks

With Byungjin, Kim Jong Un hedges his bets
Andray Abrahamian
Andray Abrahamian May 9, 2016
How North Korea would use ballistic missiles
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How North Korea would use ballistic missiles

DPRK’s arsenal of long-range missiles mainly for targeting civilians, not attacking military targets

How North Korea would use ballistic missiles
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy May 5, 2016