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North Korea UN sanctions
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.
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What North Korea's Participation Means for the PyeongChang Olympics
January 23, 2018
What North Korea's Participation Means for the PyeongChang Olympics
North Korea's role will bring more attention to the Games, but at what cost for President Moon?
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What North Korea's Participation Means for the PyeongChang Olympics
China's Approach to North Korea Sanctions
January 10, 2018
China's Approach to North Korea Sanctions
China isn't abandoning North Korea; rather, it wants to reset the relationship on Beijing's terms.
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China's Approach to North Korea Sanctions
North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story
December 29, 2017
North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story
Another North Korean missile test, another round of UN sanctions.
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North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story
December 2017 Sanctions on North Korea: Business as Usual?
December 26, 2017
December 2017 Sanctions on North Korea: Business as Usual?
New sanctions are unlikely to significantly change the status quo on the Korean Peninsula.
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December 2017 Sanctions on North Korea: Business as Usual?
China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
August 08, 2017
China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
Dozens of missiles, of various kinds, were fired during the drills.
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China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
Will the Latest UN Sanctions on North Korea Actually Matter?
August 07, 2017
Will the Latest UN Sanctions on North Korea Actually Matter?
The sanctions have new scope, but use the same tools. Will implementation be any different?
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Will the Latest UN Sanctions on North Korea Actually Matter?
How North Korea Evades Sanctions in Southeast Asia: The Malaysia Case
July 20, 2017
How North Korea Evades Sanctions in Southeast Asia: The Malaysia Case
Two companies with links to Pyongyang and Malaysia reveal how North Korea can skirt international restrictions.
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How North Korea Evades Sanctions in Southeast Asia: The Malaysia Case
North Korea Will Not Stop Its Weapons Development
July 08, 2017
North Korea Will Not Stop Its Weapons Development
The U.S. strategy to squeeze North Korea economically overlooks the centrality of the byungjin line.
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North Korea Will Not Stop Its Weapons Development
North Korea’s ICBM Test, Byungjin, and the Economic Logic
July 05, 2017
North Korea’s ICBM Test, Byungjin, and the Economic Logic
North Korean leaders are gambling that increased sanctions will do little to harm a slowly growing economy.
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North Korea’s ICBM Test, Byungjin, and the Economic Logic
What’s Next in Cambodia-North Korea Relations?
March 17, 2017
What’s Next in Cambodia-North Korea Relations?
What role can Cambodia play amid the current crisis?
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What’s Next in Cambodia-North Korea Relations?
A Closer Look at the New North Korea Sanctions
December 03, 2016
A Closer Look at the New North Korea Sanctions
How hard will the latest UN sanctions really bite?
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A Closer Look at the New North Korea Sanctions
Will New UN Sanctions Change North Korea's Path?
December 01, 2016
Will New UN Sanctions Change North Korea's Path?
The UN praises the latest "comprehensive" sanctions, but experts aren't as optimistic.
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Will New UN Sanctions Change North Korea's Path?
Senate Republicans Push for Action on China's North Korea Ties
October 04, 2016
Senate Republicans Push for Action on China's North Korea Ties
At a recent hearing, senators pressured State officials to take a tougher line on China's trade with North Korea.
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Senate Republicans Push for Action on China's North Korea Ties
US Turns Screw on China to Rein in North Korea
October 01, 2016
US Turns Screw on China to Rein in North Korea
Washington is moving to sanction Chinese firms suspected of violating UN sanctions.
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US Turns Screw on China to Rein in North Korea
North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test: The Fallout in Seoul
September 22, 2016
North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test: The Fallout in Seoul
With China and Russia blocking effective sanctions, North Korea's continued nuclear progress could spark an arms race.
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North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test: The Fallout in Seoul
North Korea Nuclear Test Drives Home Need for UN Reform
September 15, 2016
North Korea Nuclear Test Drives Home Need for UN Reform
In its current form, the United Nations has proven incapable of solving pressing security issues.
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North Korea Nuclear Test Drives Home Need for UN Reform
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Satoru Nagao on the Japan-India ‘Special’ Relationship
December 12, 2018
Satoru Nagao on the Japan-India ‘Special’ Relationship
The Diplomat talks with Saturo Nagao about the trajectory of ties between Japan and India in the wider Indo-Pacific.
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