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North Korea
Unraveling China-North Korea Relations
By Adam Cathcart
Two events that elucidate North Korea's relationship with China in the aftermath of the fifth nuclear test.
North Korea Tests Missile Engine, Possibly Intended for an ICBM
By Ankit Panda
Less than two weeks after its fifth nuclear test, North Korea shows off a powerful new missile engine.
Enough Strategic Patience: Time for a New US North Korea Policy
By Daniel DePetris
North Korea's fifth nuclear test makes it plain that strategic patience has failed.
North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test Sends a Clear Message, But Who's Listening?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea is getting to the point where it'll have nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles ready to fly.
5.3 Magnitude Quake Detected in North Korea, Likely Fifth Nuclear Test
By Ankit Panda
If confirmed, 2016 would become the first year to see multiple nuclear tests by North Korea.
Byungjin in Play? North Korea's Top Economic Officials Meet for First Time Since 2006
By Ankit Panda
News from North Korea continues to suggest that Kim Jong-un is serious about making byungjin work.
Little Progress on THAAD as Park, Xi Meet on G20 Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
Xi and Park reiterated their views on THAAD, but didn't appear to forge a path toward understanding.
With Eye on China, North Korea, Japan's Abe Pursues Record Defense Budget
By Ankit Panda
Abe's government is seeking a record defense budget -- again.
Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss Thailand's new constitution and upcoming Asian summits.
North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin
By Ankit Panda
The missile landed in the Sea of Japan and flew 300 kilometers, according to U.S. Strategic Command.
Is China Losing South Korea?
By Dingding Chen
Not entirely, but both countries need to make new adjustments to new realities.
South Korea to Add More Missiles Capable of Hitting All of North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s military will greatly increase the number of Hyunmoo ballistic and cruise missiles in its arsenal.