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North Korea diplomacy
Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner
By Melodie Ha
How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.
What North Korea Is Really Saying (And Not Saying) About Denuclearization
By 38 North / Robert Carlin
A close reading of North Korean intent ahead of a proposed Trump-Kim summit.
What North Korea Tells Its People
By Adam Cathcart
What does the North Korean government want its citizens to think about recent diplomatic efforts?
North Korea Summit Diplomacy Should Lead to 4 Party Talks
By Gi-Wook Shin and Joyce Lee
Thinking China could be left out of talks with North Korea was nothing more than a pipe dream.
China, North Korea Extol 'Traditional Friendship' After Kim Jong-un's Beijing Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Pyongyang signal a return to a the sort of close relationship enjoyed under previous leaders.
What the Arrival of North Korea's ‘Special Train’ in Beijing Means
By Yaechan Lee
Despite the mystery, the apparent North Korean visit sends a clear signal about China's role on the peninsula.
Why Is North Korea Keeping Silent on the Trump-Kim Meeting?
By Zhiqun Zhu
There are several possible reasons -- and none bode well for successful talks.
The Psychology of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un: The Measure of a Man
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insight from Kenneth Dekleva.
What Does Trump Mean When Alluding to a North Korean 'Missile Test' Freeze?
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration should sweat the details on North Korea's ballistic missile testing freeze assurances.
What Does a Trump-Kim Meeting Mean for China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite relief that war seems less likely, there are concerns about China’s lack of input in the current round of diplomacy.
A Trump-Kim Summit: How Did We Get Here, and What's Next?
By Clint Work
Real questions remain about the next steps in the North Korean dialogue process.
We Don't Have a Korean Peninsula Denuclearization 'Breakthrough' Just Yet
By Ankit Panda
North Korea has to say what it's willing to do. It's not enough for South Korea to speak on Pyongyang's behalf.
Should We Believe North Korea Is Willing to Denuclearize?
By Edward Howell
Take the claim with a grain of salt -- until we know what Pyongyang wants in return.
German President: Unity Key to Handling North Korea Crisis
By Daniel Hurst
Advice from a key figure in the Iran deal is in keeping with the Japanese government's approach.
North Korea Diplomacy and the Winter Olympics
By Leif-Eric Easley
North Korea's upcoming Olympics appearance is both an opportunity and a challenge for South Korea, Japan, and the U.S.
The Case for Peace in Korea
By Patrick Monaghan
Capabilities matter, but intentions matter more.
Friends and Comrades: North Korea’s Foreign Relations
By Jean H. Lee
A closer look at the dark web of North Korean diplomacy.
Can Diplomacy With North Korea Ever Work?
By Björn Alexander Düben
It’s time to be realistic about the prospects of negotiations with Pyongyang.
The Case for Restoring Australia-North Korea Relations
By Tom Corben
Growing military tensions and an ambitious human rights agenda require a cost-benefit recalibration from Canberra.
Tracking Trump's First Trip to Asia, Part 1: Japan and South Korea
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How did Trump's first-ever presidential trip to U.S. allies Japan and South Korea go?
Kim Jong-un's Political Psychology Profile
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ken Dekleva.
Why a Solution to North Korea Will Depend on Major Power Coordination
By Dingding Chen
All great powers must realize that a collective effort is the only right solution -- so stop blaming each other.
Why the US Has to Take the First Step in Deescalating Tensions With North Korea
By Daniel DePetris
How to get out of the North Korea morass.
North Korea Won't Be Striking the Waters Near Guam. For Now.
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-un decided not to pull the trigger on his plan to strike waters near Guam. What does that tell us?