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North Korea
Park Geun-Hye's Troubled Year
By Justin McDonnell
Park Geun-Hye found it difficult to live up to her campaign. What does South Korea need from her government?
Kim Jong-Un was “Very Drunk” When Executions Began
By Zachary Keck
According to a report, the North Korean leader was very drunk when he ordered the first of the recent executions.
Is North Korea Preparing Its Fourth Nuclear Test?
By Zachary Keck
While the possibility cannot be ruled out, there's little reason to believe another nuclear test is imminent.
Why Does America Only Fear Hypothetical Nukes?
By Zachary Keck
The US foreign policy community is far less concerned with existing nuclear arsenals than potential future ones.
The Method in North Korea’s Madness
By Zachary Keck
The manner in which Jang Song-Thaek was purged is almost unprecedented, underscoring Kim Jong-Un’s acute insecurity.
North Korea Executes Leader's Uncle
By Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda
North Korea has announced that Jang Song Thaek was tried on Thursday and executed for plotting to seize power.
What Jang Song-Thaek's Purge Tells Us About Kim Jong-Un's Ambitions
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-Un sends a series of powerful messages by purging his uncle, who was seen as a reformist.
Is Kim Jong-Un Headed For China?
By Zachary Keck
Chinese state media is calling for the North Korean leader to be invited to Beijing, suggesting a trip will be forthcoming.
Kim Jong-Un Purges His Uncle From Regime Leadership
By Ankit Panda
The purge emblematizes Kim Jong-Un’s continued consolidation of power
How Corrupt is the Indo-APAC Region in 2013?
By Ankit Panda
Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index doesn't give Indo-APAC watchers much reason to celebrate.
North Korea Resumes Construction at Tonghae Missile Launch Site
By Ankit Panda
A new analysis of satellite imagery suggests that the DPRK took steps to reinvigorate its launch site at Tonghae.
Iran's Nuclear Deal and the Misuse of History
The North Korean and Libyan nuclear diplomacy models have little in common with Iran today.