North Korea’s Third Nuclear Test: Closer Threat & Farther from Change
By Nicholas Hamisevicz North Korea conducted a third nuclear test, and initial reports indicate a potentially larger explosion. North Korea’s media stated the test used…
North Korea: State of the Union Benchwarmer
North Korea not as prominent in the State of the Union as it might have hoped.
The Land of Bad Policy Options Just Got Worse, But Denuclearization Remains a Critical Goal
While the unique character and context of the North Korean leadership’s relationship to nuclear weapons suggests that potential for denuclearization is extremely unlikely, the risks associated with what is now an increasing threat suggests denuclearization efforts must remain a critical if lofty international goal.
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
North Korea’s decision to launch a satellite in the midst of important regional political transitions underscores its disregard for building better relations with new leaders…