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Kim Jong-un
No to U.S. Nukes in South Korea
A U.S. House committee is pressing the U.S. to consider redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea. It’s a bad idea.
North Korea Upgrading Missile Site?
Reports North Korea is upgrading a rocket launch site are a reminder of the shadow looming over East Asia.
Information and North Korea
More information is good for North Koreans. But real change will require greater exposure to the outside world.
North Korea Hijacks China Plans?
China’s public is growing increasingly frustrated with North Korea. It doesn’t want to be sucked into disputes.
Tackling North Korea’s Missile Quest
There’s much we don’t know about North Korea’s missile program. But it’s abundantly clear a new defense strategy is called for.
Deciphering North Korea
China will likely keep backing North Korea. But with a leadership transition, Pyongyang shouldn’t push too hard.
What Did China Know?
China is finding that when it comes to being friends with North Korea, guilt by association is bound to happen.
Don’t Return to Korea Status Quo
Two decades of engagement have gone nowhere with North Korea. It’s time to take steps to undermine the foundations of the regime itself.
Ignoring North Korea
The failure of North Korea’s rocket launch might tempt some to ignore the threat it poses. That’s a mistake.
Understanding North Korea
The past month has seen a number of key developments in North Korea. So why isn’t anything clearer?
North Korea: Business as Usual
The Obama administration was right to test the waters with Kim Jong-un’s regime. But it still seems military first.
Plugging U.S. Missile Defense Gaps
A series of tactical errors mean North Korea is taking American threats increasingly less seriously. The U.S. has military technical and operational options for changing this quickly.