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What role can Russia play in North Korean denuclearization?

What role can Russia play in North Korean denuclearization?

Poor relations aren't necessarily an obstacle to solving the Pyongyang problem

What role can Russia play in North Korean denuclearization?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna December 15, 2016
Palau deregisters sanctioned North Korean ship
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Palau deregisters sanctioned North Korean ship

Vessel gets renamed, reflagged and new North Korean owners, indicating it is not being retired

Palau deregisters sanctioned North Korean ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 14, 2016
What will Secretary of State Rex Tillerson do about North Korea?
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What will Secretary of State Rex Tillerson do about North Korea?

The ExxonMobil CEO and boy scout leader's position on the DPRK is unclear

What will Secretary of State Rex Tillerson do about North Korea?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 13, 2016
North Korea media reveals location of suspicious ship
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North Korea media reveals location of suspicious ship

Tanzanian vessel has not broadcast any location information for six weeks

North Korea media reveals location of suspicious ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 9, 2016
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Trump election, Park resignation
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Trump election, Park resignation

Observers welcome President-elect Trump's call for a summit with Kim Jong Un

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Trump election, Park resignation
John Petrushka
John Petrushka December 7, 2016
The impact of the U.S. Treasury’s Air Koryo sanctions designations
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The impact of the U.S. Treasury’s Air Koryo sanctions designations

Short-term impact likely negligible, but potential for major consequences in medium-to-long term

The impact of the U.S. Treasury’s Air Koryo sanctions designations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 6, 2016
N. Korean ship owned by Hong Kong company could breach sanctions
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N. Korean ship owned by Hong Kong company could breach sanctions

Vessel has changed flag and name twice since the beginning of 2015

N. Korean ship owned by Hong Kong company could breach sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 2, 2016
New UN Resolution blocks N. Korean silver, copper, zinc and nickel
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New UN Resolution blocks N. Korean silver, copper, zinc and nickel

India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Thailand all customers for DPRK metals last year

New UN Resolution blocks N. Korean silver, copper, zinc and nickel
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 1, 2016
The UN’s new resolution sets coal revenues in its sights
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The UN’s new resolution sets coal revenues in its sights

Enforcement and policing will present new challenges

The UN’s new resolution sets coal revenues in its sights
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 30, 2016
N.Korea policy unlikely to change as Trump takes over: expert

N.Korea policy unlikely to change as Trump takes over: expert

Pyongyang provocation following inauguration could, however, dramatically influence approach

N.Korea policy unlikely to change as Trump takes over: expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 28, 2016