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N. Korean upgraded tanks still in use in Syrian Civil War
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N. Korean upgraded tanks still in use in Syrian Civil War

Influence, legacy of DPRK weapons industry extends beyond original Syrian government clients

N. Korean upgraded tanks still in use in Syrian Civil War
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer December 1, 2014
What dwindling populations mean for the Korean Peninsula

What dwindling populations mean for the Korean Peninsula

As its conventional military shrinks, the North may show a dangerous reliance on nuclear weapons

What dwindling populations mean for the Korean Peninsula
Rob York
Rob York December 1, 2014
The state of North Korea’s military: Past, present and future

The state of North Korea’s military: Past, present and future

Five military specialists debate the strengths and weaknesses about North Korea's capabilities

The state of North Korea’s military: Past, present and future
Rob York
Rob York November 13, 2014
Analysis: October air and air defense drills

Analysis: October air and air defense drills

KPA Air, Anti-Air Force training focused on defensive scenarios

Analysis: October air and air defense drills
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 12, 2014
October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence
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October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence

Pyongyang reinforces image of Kim still fully in power, with his status unquestioned

October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 10, 2014
N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

Pyongyang continues to research advanced naval capabilities, deployment likely years away

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 3, 2014
The Islamic State’s North Korean arms

The Islamic State’s North Korean arms

Pyongyang likely not aiding IS directly, but its weapons may have reached them nonetheless

The Islamic State’s North Korean arms
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger October 24, 2014
N. Korea pressures U.S. on soldiers’ remains

N. Korea pressures U.S. on soldiers’ remains

Pyongyang leverages important issue in possible hopes of money from U.S.

N. Korea pressures U.S. on soldiers’ remains
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler October 17, 2014
Preventing violence in a post-Kim North

Preventing violence in a post-Kim North

Forward-thinking needed to assess Pyongyang’s alternative leadership futures

Preventing violence in a post-Kim North
Van Jackson
Van Jackson October 17, 2014
Moon: Obama lacks plan, qualified staff on N. Korea

Moon: Obama lacks plan, qualified staff on N. Korea

South Korean president the only person who can change U.S. president's view, expert says

Moon: Obama lacks plan, qualified staff on N. Korea
Subin Kim
Subin Kim October 13, 2014