Why a Hard Embargo of North Korea is Impractical
One option put forward to address North Korea’s nuclear program is a hard embargo where all shipping into and out of North Korea would be blocked.
Understanding North Korea’s Fifth Nuclear Test and Sanctions
North Korea has conducted its fifth nuclear test, the second test in less than a year. In combination with its efforts to advance its ballistic missile programs and develop second strike capabilities, Pyongyang has demonstrated that it is committed to developing a usable nuclear warhead in spite of international pressure to halt its programs and return to talks. In light of this, the question remains how the international community should respond.
One Piece of a Larger Puzzle: Putting U.S.-ROK Military Exercises in Context
U.S.-ROK military exercises have been a key piece of the American presence on the Korean peninsula for more than half a century.
And Then There Were Two: What Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have said about Korea
With the Democratic and Republican presumptive nominees now identified, here is our comprehensive list of what the two candidates have said about the Korean peninsula since the beginning of the race.
Five Questions About A Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un Conversation
Trump’s comments raise a series of questions in regards to the conditions under which he would be willing to speak with Kim Jong-un.
And Then There Were Three: U.S. Presidential Candidates Comments on the Korean Peninsula
With the field of presidential candidates narrowed down to three, here is a look at some of the more recent comments by Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump on the Korean peninsula.
A Discussion of North Korea’s Seventh Workers Party Congress with Bruce Klingner
KEI Communications Director Jenna Gibson, host of Korean Kontext, recently interviewed Bruce Klingner of the Heritage Foundation on North Korea’s recent Workers Party Congress, the first since 1980.
Asia’s Latent Nuclear Powers: A Review
In an important and timely new book, non-proliferation expert Mark Fitzpatrick, explores Asia’s latent nuclear powers and the prospects of South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan going nuclear.
Is Trump Right to Suggest that South Korea and Japan Should Go Nuclear?
As Donald Trump beings to lay out more of his thinking on U.S. foreign policy, one issue that is gaining attention is his suggestion that the United States should remove its nuclear umbrella from South Korea and Japan and that these nations should be allowed to develop their own nuclear deterrent.
Why China Will Implement the New UNSC Resolution
In the face of a North Korean missile volley protesting the recent passing of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2270, China has once again called for calm. This will undoubtedly anger some and lead many to question whether China’s resolve to earnestly and forcefully implement the sanctions is genuine.