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North Korea nuclear program
Trump's Post-Pivot Strategy
By Patrick M. Cronin
Trump's Indo-Pacific dream focuses on reciprocity, as well as economic and military security.
The View From Seoul: Trump’s Visit and the 'Illusion of Achievement'
By Clint Work
Beneath the positive headlines, Trump's visit reinforced South Korea's U.S. dilemma.
Reagan and the Case for Tactical Nukes in South Korea
By Joseph Bosco
To deal with North Korea, Trump should learn from Reagan's approach to the Soviet Union.
US, South Korean Defense Chiefs Meet Ahead of Trump Visit
By Clint Work
Main takeaways from the 49th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) and 42nd Military Committee Meeting (MCM).
Kim Jong-un's Political Psychology Profile
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ken Dekleva.
What North Korea Means – and Doesn’t – for Nuclear Deterrence
By John Borrie, Tim Caughley, and Wilfred Wan
Rather than underscoring the enduring logic of nuclear deterrence, the case of North Korea highlights its flimsiness.
The Inherent Dangers of the US Proposal to Legalize Interdiction of North Korean Ships
By Mark J. Valencia
Why do Washington's attempts to push for interdiction make other countries uneasy?
North Korea: In Deterrence We Trust
By James M. Acton
Time to choose the less dangerous option.
North Korea is Clearly Not Feeling the Pain
By Liang Tuang Nah
Real economic pressure remains the only real option to curb Pyongyang's proliferation.
South Korea Keeps Calm and Carries On
By John M. Rodgers
An American in South Korea reflects on the impact of North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests on everyday life.
Time to Consider ‘Active Deterrence’ of North Korea
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Active deterrence could be deployed against North Korea’s ballistic missile tests under specific conditions.
No Red Lines? China and North Korea
By Kerry Brown
Nothing about a North Korea with a ballistic nuclear weapon capability is good for China. It's time for Beijing to act.