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North Korea’s Missile Allies

North Korea’s Missile Allies

A UN report suggests strong links between Pyongyang and Iran over ballistic missiles. And with China.

North Korea Readying New Surprise?

North Korea Readying New Surprise?

With US attention focused on the Arab World and Pakistan, will Kim Jong-il spring another attention seeking nuclear surprise?

Calling a Rogue a Rogue

Calling a Rogue a Rogue

North Korea and Pakistan have many differences. But they also share some key similarities—not least a history of taking the US for a ride.

In Praise of Special Envoys

In Praise of Special Envoys

By Richard Weitz
Despite Jimmy Carter’s failure in North Korea, there’s room in US foreign policy for special envoys. Including Bill Clinton.

Why North Korea Doesn’t Engage

Why North Korea Doesn’t Engage

Pyongyang isn’t interested in genuine talks, Richard Bush tells The Diplomat. Kim Jong-il is likely just stalling while the country perfects a nuclear weapon.

Asia Makes Life Tough for IAEA

Most eyes may now be on the nuclear crisis in Japan. But North Korean defiance and Iran’s stalling remain the IAEA’s big headaches.

Kim Jong-un Gets China Invite?

Reports say Kim Jong-il’s youngest son, Kim Jong-un, has been invited to China for a visit. Are the reports credible?

Is North Korea Next?

Is North Korea Next?

Kim Jong-il’s regime has been censoring reports of unrest in the Arab world. It’s a sign of how worried his regime is about its survival.

South Korea’s Shifting Politics

South Korea’s Shifting Politics

Younger generations of South Koreans are more pragmatic than their elders, especially over the US alliance, says Woo Jung-Yeop.

China to Nix North Korea Report?

Reports suggest China is set to block a UN report on North Korea’s uranium enrichment programme.

Explaining Kim Jong-il’s Tantrums

Explaining Kim Jong-il’s Tantrums

Frozen out of talks and wanting attention, the Kim regime made a calculated decision to up the ante in 2010, Weston Konishi tells The Diplomat.

Living in a Despot’s Walled Garden

Living in a Despot’s Walled Garden

North Korea’s development of a walled garden ‘app’ is only the most extreme example of what governments may do to restrict web access.

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