New North Korea Sanctions: The Best that Could be Expected
While this may have been the best that could be achieved at the United Nations, it is disappointing that China and Russia would not support more robust sanctions against North Korea.
How Might Russia Respond to an Accident at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Facility?
In the case of hypothetical accident with depressurization and ejection of radiation from a North Korean nuclear reactor: what actions might Russia take?
Moon Must Not forget Moscow in North Korea Denuclearization Policy
In order to move forward, President Moon must be careful to include Russia in his strategy and public statements about denuclearization, especially if he maintains his stated goal of resuming the Six Party Talks.
U.S. Bilateral Relationships in Asia: Public Perceptions and Uncertainty
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, in association with other policy institutes worldwide, recently released a new study examining public opinions in America and Northeast Asia.
A Look Back at the Korean Peninsula in 2015
As we look back at the events that helped to shape the Korean peninsula in 2015, it is also an opportunity to review the events we highlighted on The Peninsula in our annual 10 Issues to Watch For on The Korean Peninsula in 2015 blog and the key events that we did not predict.
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.
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
By Dr. Richard Weitz During his campaign for the Russian presidency, Vladimir Putin wrote several lengthy articles detailing his views and policy recommendations. In his…
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.