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How Advanced Are North Korea’s Missiles?
By John Schilling
A close look at Pyongyang’s strategic missile capabilities.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un Aims for the Moon
August 05, 2016
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Aims for the Moon
North Korea's space agency reveals plans for a lunar mission by 2026.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un Aims for the Moon
What the Pentagon Thinks About North Korea
February 15, 2016
What the Pentagon Thinks About North Korea
The Pentagon's 2015 report to Congress on North Korea offers insight into the country's military progress.
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What the Pentagon Thinks About North Korea
North Korea Launches Rocket; US, South Korea Consider THAAD
February 07, 2016
North Korea Launches Rocket; US, South Korea Consider THAAD
North Korea conducted a missile launch on Sunday, prompting outrage from Seoul and Washington.
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North Korea Launches Rocket; US, South Korea Consider THAAD
China: North Korea's Nuclear Tests a 'Slap in the Face' for US
February 04, 2016
China: North Korea's Nuclear Tests a 'Slap in the Face' for US
China is "seriously concerned" about North Korea's upcoming missile test, but thinks the U.S. is partly to blame.
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China: North Korea's Nuclear Tests a 'Slap in the Face' for US
Top Chinese Official Arrives in North Korea for Bilateral Talks
October 10, 2015
Top Chinese Official Arrives in North Korea for Bilateral Talks
Liu Yunshan is the first high-ranking Chinese official to visit North Korea in 4 years.
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Top Chinese Official Arrives in North Korea for Bilateral Talks
Satellites, Warheads, and Rockets: Is North Korea’s Space Program Really About Missile Development?
October 06, 2015
Satellites, Warheads, and Rockets: Is North Korea’s Space Program Really About Missile Development?
Observers tend to assume North Korea's satellite launch vehicles are ICBMs in disguise. The truth is more complicated.
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Satellites, Warheads, and Rockets: Is North Korea’s Space Program Really About Missile Development?
When Will North Korea's Next Satellite Launch Be?
October 06, 2015
When Will North Korea's Next Satellite Launch Be?
A launch on October 10 looks unlikely, but we may not have to wait much longer.
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When Will North Korea's Next Satellite Launch Be?
Experts: North Korea's Not Preparing for a Satellite Launch
October 06, 2015
Experts: North Korea's Not Preparing for a Satellite Launch
Despite rumors, satellite imagery analyzed by 38 North suggests a launch is not going to happen on October 10.
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Experts: North Korea's Not Preparing for a Satellite Launch
How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?
September 23, 2015
How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?
With Xi Jinping in the United States this week, North Korea should figure high on the agenda.
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How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?
South Korea, China React to Rumors of Upcoming North Korean Satellite Launch
September 15, 2015
South Korea, China React to Rumors of Upcoming North Korean Satellite Launch
China has warned against the launch, while South Korea promises to seek UN action if the North launches a rocket.
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South Korea, China React to Rumors of Upcoming North Korean Satellite Launch
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Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
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