Tag: denuclearization
N. Korea now holds all the cards but can it last?...
The rapprochement between North Korea and Russia has brought immediate benefits to the North Korean leadership. In addition, it has further strengthened North Korea’s...
Why a minerals deal with N. Korea would be dangerously naive
A recent proposal for a "minerals-for-security" deal with North Korea fundamentally misunderstands both the nature of Kim Jong Un's regime and the lessons of...
Three paths for Northeast Asia: Navigating the US-China rivalry on the...
The U.S.-China rivalry is rapidly becoming the defining geopolitical contest of the 21st century, with Washington and Beijing maneuvering for influence and regional leadership....
Korea’s 2025 presidential race: Three visions for unification and national security
Why unification and North Korea policy define Korea's presidential election
As Korea approaches its presidential election on June 3, 2025, questions of national security and...
Fortress Pyongyang: US reassessment of N. Korea’s ability to endure conflict
The recent reassessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency regarding North Korea's military capabilities marks a shift in understanding the country's defensive posture. While...
Beyond denuclearization: S. Korea’s case for conditional nuclear armament
The world recently witnessed the United States suspending military aid to Ukraine after President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance publicly berated Ukrainian...
Pyongyang’s prospects under Trump 2.0
A second Trump-Kim Jong-un meeting is likely under Trump 2.0, but what will come of it?
Trump indicated his willingness to engage with Kim in...
Trump’s landmark deal: Why denuclearization requires a global approach
In the December 2024 New York Times opinion article, “Trump-Kim, Part II, Could Shake Up the World,” Dmitri Alperovitch and Sergey Radchenko propose a...
Masters of the middle: N. Korea’s calculated dance between global powers
As the United States grapples with potential shifts in its foreign policy, North Korea's deepening relationships with Russia and China have fundamentally altered the...
Between Moscow and Mar-a-Lago: N. Korea’s critical crossroads in 2025
After 37 years of studying North Korean affairs, I'm often asked how I continue to track current issues and where I get my information,...
