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The Trump-Kim Summit: North Korea’s Preventative Diplomatic Strike?
Troy Stangarone
March 9, 2018
By extending summit invitations to t Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump, North Korea has been able to move the dynamics from confrontation to dialogue.
North Korean Breakthrough?
Mark Tokola
March 6, 2018
On March 6, North Korea said it is prepared to enter into talks, to freeze its nuclear and missile testing, and is willing to abandon its nuclear weapons.Â
Olympic Clouds Over Moon’s Approval Ratings?
Jenna Gibson
February 28, 2018
Moon's recent engagement of North Korea as part of the PyeongChang Olympics brought mixed reviews, and lowered his previously sky-high approval ratings.
What Are the Right Conditions for an Inter-Korean Summit?
Troy Stangarone
February 15, 2018
President Moon will need to convince North Korea to engage in behaviors that will help make a summit viable, but not so much it walks away.
Why Moon Jae-in Should Go to North Korea
Troy Stangarone
February 12, 2018
In a move that had been expected, North Korea extended an invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in for a summit meeting with Kim Jong-un.
PyeongChang or Pyongyang Olympics?: The Politics of North Korean Participation in the Winter Olympics
Robert King
January 25, 2018
Clearly the participation of the North in the PyeongChang Games has benefits for both North and South since both have made a major effort to bring it about.Â
A North Korean Thaw for the Winter Olympics?
Jenna Gibson
January 9, 2018
While few observers doubt the significance of the Olympics agreement, many disagree about what it will mean for the future of inter-Korean relations.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
Sang Kim
January 4, 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
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