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North Korea
North Korea and the Prestige Dilemma
By Kristian McGuire
Security guarantees are one thing, but will Pyongyang ever give up the national prestige of having nuclear weapons?
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North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement
October 02, 2018
North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement
Despite questions, the agreement should be welcomed – including by the U.S.
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North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement
Xi Jinping and China-North Korea Relations
September 08, 2018
Xi Jinping and China-North Korea Relations
Xi Jinping is putting his stamp on all levels of the Chinese-North Korean relationship.
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Xi Jinping and China-North Korea Relations
Where the US Went Wrong on North Korea
September 06, 2018
Where the US Went Wrong on North Korea
The harm to American interests as a direct result of the Trump-Kim meeting may prove to be quite significant indeed.
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Where the US Went Wrong on North Korea
The Long Road to the Korean War Armistice
August 09, 2018
The Long Road to the Korean War Armistice
Amid talk of a peace treaty, a look back at the arduous negotiation process behind the Korean Armistice Agreement.
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The Long Road to the Korean War Armistice
Saving North Korea's Wetlands
July 26, 2018
Saving North Korea's Wetlands
An economic development push could spell doom for some of Northeast Asia's last relatively pristine wetlands.
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Saving North Korea's Wetlands
What Next for the North Korea Negotiations?
July 15, 2018
What Next for the North Korea Negotiations?
In the wake of the summit, there are few realistic roads ahead for the international community.
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What Next for the North Korea Negotiations?
How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
June 15, 2018
How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
President Carter wanted to withdraw U.S. ground troops from the peninsula. The 'deep state' disagreed.
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How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
The Singapore Summit: Trump and Kim to Meet
June 12, 2018
The Singapore Summit: Trump and Kim to Meet
Before the summit, both Trump and Kim arrived in Singapore for meetings with Prime Minister Lee.
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The Singapore Summit: Trump and Kim to Meet
North Korea: A Strava Perspective
May 31, 2018
North Korea: A Strava Perspective
Extrapolating foreigners' activity in North Korea based on the Strava heatmap.
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North Korea: A Strava Perspective
How Leaving China in the Dark Helped Doom the Trump-Kim Summit
May 26, 2018
How Leaving China in the Dark Helped Doom the Trump-Kim Summit
Trump's failure to coordinate with China before attempting North Korea diplomacy doomed the endeavor from the start.
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How Leaving China in the Dark Helped Doom the Trump-Kim Summit
A Window into North Korea
April 24, 2018
A Window into North Korea
Looking at North Korea on the way to Russia via train.
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A Window into North Korea
US North Korea Policy After the Olympics
February 10, 2018
US North Korea Policy After the Olympics
A closer look at Washington’s policy options after the likely expiry of the Winter Olympic truce.
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US North Korea Policy After the Olympics
How the US Department of Energy Shapes North Korea Policy
December 18, 2017
How the US Department of Energy Shapes North Korea Policy
The DOE’s in-house intelligence agency specializes in monitoring nuclear proliferation.
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How the US Department of Energy Shapes North Korea Policy
Military Stalemate: How North Korea Could Win a War With the US
October 10, 2017
Military Stalemate: How North Korea Could Win a War With the US
It's time to reexamine the assertion that North Korea’s defeat is preordained.
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Military Stalemate: How North Korea Could Win a War With the US
The Chinese Dream in Peril: Xi Jinping and the Korean Crisis
October 07, 2017
The Chinese Dream in Peril: Xi Jinping and the Korean Crisis
Beijing has a vested interest in the status quo -- not in the Kim dynasty.
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The Chinese Dream in Peril: Xi Jinping and the Korean Crisis
War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China
September 29, 2017
War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China
The legacy of the Sino-Vietnamese War continues to cast a shadow on China-North Korea relations.
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War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China
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Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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