Why Perceptions Matter in Addressing the North Korean Nuclear Crisis
By trying to play both sides of the issue, China potentially adds to the problem of misperception in the North Korean nuclear crisis.
North Korea’s Conventional Weapons Threat
Seoul may face a greater threat from North Korea’s conventional weapons than Pyongyang’s nuclear and intercontential ballistic missile programs.
Dr. Strangelove and the Special Economic Zone: Balance and Imbalance in China’s Long-Range North Korea Strategy
The Chinese leadership generally fails to appreciate satire, but they have surely noted the wild and Strangelove-esque behavior of their erstwhile socialist ally North Korea.
Could a Third North Korean Nuclear Test Strain U.S.-South Korea Coordination?
If the North Korean leadership tests another nuclear device, it might actually do more to separate U.S.-ROK coordination than the anticipated engagement of North Korea from the incoming Park Geun-hye administration.
10 Things to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2013
By Nicholas Hamisevicz, Chad O’Carroll, Seongjin James Ahn, and Troy Stangarone Last year saw a series of significant events on the Korean peninsula. The year…
North Korean Human Rights and Korea’s “Global Destiny”
By Greg Scarlatoiu Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming December 19 presidential elections in South Korea, there will likely be changes in Seoul’s approach…
North Korea Rocket Launch: Shunning Prospects for Better Relations in 2013
By Nicholas Hamisevicz North Korea’s decision to launch a satellite in the midst of important regional political transitions underscores its disregard for building better relations…
Understanding North Korea’s Missile Motivations
By Chad O’Carroll With North Korea having conducted two long range rocket launches in a year, many analysts have been speculating as to why Pyongyang…
Is North Korea Communist?
By Gilbert Rozman Much is made of dynastic succession, of long periods when the organs of communist party rule are moribund, and of the military…
The Necessity of Religious Freedom in the Development & Future of the Korean Peninsula
By Nicholas Hamisevicz The feast day of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and companions occurred this week on September 20. The celebration of…