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North Korea
US, South Korea Kick Off Annual Foal Eagle Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The alliance kicks off its large-scale annual drills.
Time for Reality on North Korea
By Daniel DePetris
It may be time to start talking to Pyongyang.
North Korean Representatives May Meet Former US Officials in New York City
By Ankit Panda
Former U.S. officials may meet North Korean representatives in New York, suggesting Kim Jong-un is open to talks.
South Korea Mulls Ballistic Missile Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In response to Pyongyang’s recent intermediate-range launch, Seoul is considering test firing a ballistic missile.
Why Was Kim Jong-un's Older Half-Brother Reportedly Assassinated?
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-il's oldest son was assassinated, allegedly by North Korean agents, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
It Wasn't an ICBM, But North Korea's First Missile Test of 2017 Is a Big Deal
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's first missile test of 2017 represents important progress.
How Trump Can Pressure North Korea With the Stroke of a Pen
By Albert B. Wolf
The new president should look to past Bush administration efforts to deal with Pyongyang.
As Trump's Defense Secretary Prepares for South Korea Visit, What's on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. defense secretary will kick off his first trip to Asia with a stop in Seoul.
What's All the Buzz About Missile Defense, Anyway?
By Robert Farley
The political landscape for missile defense will likely shift under the Trump administration. How will that play out?
8 Years Later: Understanding the Obama Administration's Asia-Pacific Legacy
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How did the United States' foreign policy efforts in the Asia-Pacific pan out under the Obama administration?
Facing North Korean Threat, Japan Plans Ballistic Missile Evacuation Drills
By Ankit Panda
In a first, Japan will use its nationwide J-Alert system to coordinate evacuation drills for a ballistic missile attack.
12 Asian Geopolitical Trends and Events From 2016 That'll Matter in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Here's wishing the Asia-Pacific a happy and prosperous new year. Watch these issues in the coming year.