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North Korea
What 3 US Supercarriers in the Asia-Pacific Means for North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Three carriers in the 7th Fleet's area of operations is rare, but not unprecedented.
3 US Carrier Strike Groups Enter Asia-Pacific Ahead of Trump’s Visit
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy now operates three nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the Asia-Pacific region.
North Korea Has Tested a New Solid-Fuel Missile Engine
By Ankit Panda
North Korean scientists tested a new solid fuel engine on October 2017. What system is it destined for?
The US Needs a Long-Term North Korea Strategy
By Willis L Krumholz
Today’s debate needs to be about more than just “taking out a bad guy.”
South Korea to Build New Ballistic Missile Targeting North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missile will reportedly carry a warhead capable powerful enough to destroy North Korean underground military facilities.
Is it Time for South Korea to Regain Wartime Operational Control?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
President Moon’s recent remarks sparked fierce debate on retrieving South Korea’s wartime operational control from the United States.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs Want to Intercept North Korean Rocket Artillery Volleys
By Ankit Panda
The ambitious system is like nothing else currently deployed across the world and would require considerable investment.
Trump Goes to Asia: Everything You Need to Know
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Donald Trump goes to Asia for the first time as president. What can we expect?
The Case Against Nukes in South Korea
By Bruce Klingner
Nuclear weapons aren't a solution to growing South Korean doubts about U.S. resolve and commitment.
A Wide-Ranging Agenda: What Trump's First Asia-Pacific Tour Means
By Ankit Panda
Will the administration unveil a new strategy for the Asia-Pacific during Trump's Asia trip?
US, ROK Navies Hold Military Drill off Korean Peninsula
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval exercise involves a U.S. carrier strike group and some of South Korea’s most advanced surface warships.
Is There Still Room for Sanctions to Succeed in North Korea?
By Qiheng Chen
North Korean marketization may lend hope for sanctions to work, if the U.S. and China can coordinate.