Will Gasoline Prices Shake Pyongyang?
More than any other sanction imposed on the country, a cutoff of Chinese crude oil, translated into price hikes, angry customers, and slashed revenues, would cause big problems for Kim Jong-un.
All Eyes on Chinese Trade with North Korea, But There is a Problem
China surprised many Washington pundits by signing on in February to what looks like fairly tough trade sanctions on North Korea.
North Korea Looking Abroad
Unwilling to reverse course on its military program, the isolated Kim regime has begun reconsidering its foreign policy position and has made new attempts to increase trade and investment with its Asian neighbors.
Overcoming North Korea to Build a Eurasian Economic Space
Achieving President Park’s vision for Eurasia will require developing a means of integrating North Korea into the broader regional framework and mitigating the risk of Pyongyang arbitrarily shutting down links between South Korea and the continent.
What Happens to the North Korea Pipeline Now?
Do North Korea’s provocative acts hinder the prospects for a pipeline to deliver Russian gas to South Korea?
What Putin’s Return Means for Russia and the Korean Peninsula
During his campaign for the Russian presidency, Vladimir Putin wrote several lengthy articles detailing his views and policy recommendations. In his foreign policy treatise, Putin…
A Renaissance in Russia-North Korea Relations?
In recent months, there have been indications that relations could again be warming between former Cold War allies Russia and North Korea.
Five Considerations for a Gas Pipeline Through North Korea
After more than a year of heightened tensions over the sinking of the Cheonan and the shelling of Yeonpyeong Island a proposed gas pipeline from Russia to South Korea through North Korea is potentially changing the factors on the ground.