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India: The Other Emerging Power’s Reaction to Kim Jong Il’s Death
Nicholas Hamisevicz
January 4, 2012
While China is North Korea's major benefactor, Asia's other emerging giant has the option of reacting to its interests in the region rather providing the regime support to maintain stability.
The Year in Review: The Korean Peninsula in 2011
Troy Stangarone
December 28, 2011
By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new milestones for both South Korea…
North Korea Post-Kim: A Continuing Need for Strategy
December 27, 2011
By Michael J. Mazarr The most significant thing about the dramatic change in North Korea is how little has changed. Kim Jong-il has died, inaugurating a period of complex maneuvering…
Decision-making in a Post-Kim Chong-il North Korea
December 23, 2011
By Ken Gause The death of Kim Chong-il does not only mean a transition in leadership as can be seen with the apparent coronation of Kim Chong-un as the successor.…
China’s Response to Kim’s Death: 1994 and 2011
Sarah Yun
December 21, 2011
By Sarah K. Yun In light of the uncertainties following the death of Kim Jong-il, China has stepped to the forefront as the first foreign player to express lavish condolences…
Clinton’s Visit to Burma: The North Korea Factor and Future Reforms
Nicholas Hamisevicz
December 5, 2011
Following the development of the potential reforms in Burma will help prepare for a time if North Korea ever starts enacting flickers of similar reforms.
A Renaissance in Russia-North Korea Relations?
Troy Stangarone
November 10, 2011
In recent months, there have been indications that relations could again be warming between former Cold War allies Russia and North Korea.
The Seoul G-20 One Year On
Troy Stangarone
November 9, 2011
Since the Seoul Summit last November, the world has faced growing concerns of a return to recession and a second financial crisis focused in the Euro zone.
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