The announcement contrasts with long-term moves to increase Japan's missile defense capabilities.

Duterte's North Korea strategy seeks to balance the interests of China, the United States, and Japan.

How will Japan make the most of a limited defense budget amid rising threats?

Japan's defense planning will need to account for the increased threat from North Korea.

Trump's approach toward China and North Korea may be taking a page from Kissinger's book.

Just how much influence does China continue to exercise over North Korea in 2017?

A PLA publication helps explain China's priorities and strategy for the Korean Peninsula.

India's new moves to isolate North Korea will reverberate across East Asia.

There is only one feasible choice for solving the issue: treat Pyongyang as a rational actor.

The U.S. strategy to squeeze North Korea economically overlooks the centrality of the byungjin line.

North Korean leaders are gambling that increased sanctions will do little to harm a slowly growing economy.

What does Pyongyang want, and what should Washington and Seoul be prepared to give?

Americans should not breathe easy just because of one successful ground-based midcourse defense (GMD) system test.

Thae Yong-ho explains why the Kim regime is so intent on developing missiles and nuclear weapons.

Geopolitical trends have combined to open a window of opportunity for Japan to become a nuclear state.

Tough talk alone is not going to be helpful with North Korea.