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North Korea nuclear program
Japan's Regional Relationships, as Revealed at the Nuclear Security Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on ties with South Korea, China, and the United States.
Obama, Xi Put Positive Spin on US-China Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two presidents are seeking to emphasize the positive amid growing tensions.
Interview: Torkel Patterson
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angie O. Tang
US-Japan Relations in the Asia pivot
Why Sanctions Won’t Stop North Korea
By Jack Hands
Look to Libya in 2011 to see what Pyongyang’s elites have long understood.
North Korea, Syria Headline China-Russia Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
With China's foreign minister in Russia, bilateral issues took a back seat to crises in the Korean Peninsula and Syria.
Why China-North Korea Relations Can’t Be Broken
By Mu Chunshan
Despite North Korea's nuclear ambitions, its ties with China have been remarkably stable -- and will remain that way.
Asia’s Nuclear Arena: Hedging And Deterring
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insight from Mark Fitzpatrick
Could THAAD Encourage Negotiations With North Korea?
By Harry H. Sa
The deployment’s potential contribution to the peace process should not be overlooked.
Kim Jong-un's Nuclear Bluster May Be for Home, not Abroad
By John Power
By emphasizing external enemies, Pyongyang can boost unity at home.
New Sanctions on North Korea Target Loopholes and Elites
By Catherine Putz
The most stringent measure mandates the searching off all ships coming from North Korea.
US, China Near Agreement on North Korean Sanctions
By Shannon Tiezzi
Nearly two months after Pyongyang's nuclear test, UN Security Council is finally close to agreeing on a response.
Some Lessons from the North Korea Crisis
By Zhiqun Zhu
The recent North Korea crisis offers lessons about great power relations and East Asian security.