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North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses and Weapons of Mass Destruction Are Inextricably Linked
By Jack Rendler
The U.N. Security Council should simultaneously address the nuclear program and the human rights abuses that are inseparable aspects of the Kim Jong Un regime.
Sanctions, Cyber, and Crypto: How Pyongyang Can Exploit the War in Ukraine
By Jason Bartlett
North Korea now joins Russia and Syria in recognizing two Moscow-backed breakaway states in eastern Ukraine. That could provide a new foothold for sanctions evasion and cybercrime.
Russia, China Block UN From Saying North Korea Violated Sanctions
By Edith M. Lederer
Moscow and Beijing blocked a U.S. request to declare that North Korea violated the cap on imports of refined petroleum.
The Constraints of Sanctions on Inter-Korea Economic Engagement
By Troy Stangarone
Despite Moon Jae-in's hopes, there are still hard limits on how far inter-Korean economic engagement can progress.
What North Korea's Participation Means for the PyeongChang Olympics
By Kim Haeyoon
North Korea's role will bring more attention to the Games, but at what cost for President Moon?
China's Approach to North Korea Sanctions
By Samuel Ramani
China isn't abandoning North Korea; rather, it wants to reset the relationship on Beijing's terms.
North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story
By Clint Work
Another North Korean missile test, another round of UN sanctions.
December 2017 Sanctions on North Korea: Business as Usual?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
New sanctions are unlikely to significantly change the status quo on the Korean Peninsula.
China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
By Charlotte Gao
Dozens of missiles, of various kinds, were fired during the drills.
Will the Latest UN Sanctions on North Korea Actually Matter?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
The sanctions have new scope, but use the same tools. Will implementation be any different?
How North Korea Evades Sanctions in Southeast Asia: The Malaysia Case
By Daniel Salisbury and Endi Mato
Two companies with links to Pyongyang and Malaysia reveal how North Korea can skirt international restrictions.
North Korea Will Not Stop Its Weapons Development
By Daniel P. Grant
The U.S. strategy to squeeze North Korea economically overlooks the centrality of the byungjin line.
North Korea’s ICBM Test, Byungjin, and the Economic Logic
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
North Korean leaders are gambling that increased sanctions will do little to harm a slowly growing economy.
What’s Next in Cambodia-North Korea Relations?
By Sovinda Po and Veasna Var
What role can Cambodia play amid the current crisis?
A Closer Look at the New North Korea Sanctions
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
How hard will the latest UN sanctions really bite?
Will New UN Sanctions Change North Korea's Path?
By John Power
The UN praises the latest "comprehensive" sanctions, but experts aren't as optimistic.
Senate Republicans Push for Action on China's North Korea Ties
By Garth McLennan
At a recent hearing, senators pressured State officials to take a tougher line on China's trade with North Korea.
US Turns Screw on China to Rein in North Korea
By John Power
Washington is moving to sanction Chinese firms suspected of violating UN sanctions.
North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test: The Fallout in Seoul
By Kim Tae-woo
With China and Russia blocking effective sanctions, North Korea's continued nuclear progress could spark an arms race.
North Korea Nuclear Test Drives Home Need for UN Reform
By K.S. Venkatachalam
In its current form, the United Nations has proven incapable of solving pressing security issues.
North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test: How Will the World Respond?
By Scott A. Snyder
The Kim regime is counting on more of the same from the international community.
Human Rights in North Korea: The Real Key to Denuclearization
By Kim Tae-woo
"Improving the human rights situation in North Korea is the alpha and omega of resolving all issues surrounding the North."
Why Economic Sanctions Have Failed Against North Korea
By Dursun Peksen
Decades of sanctions haven't succeeded in changing North Korean behavior. Why not?
The North Korea-Cuba Connection
By Samuel Ramani
Havana’s continued cooperation with Pyongyang is an alarming blow to the normalization process.
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