North Korea

North Korea Update: More U.S. Military Might Moves into Position

The Sea-Based X-Band Radar, the USS John S. McCain and F-22′s are now part of the picture.

How to Deter North Korea: Personal Deterrence?

North Korean threats and provocative language have many on edge. Is it time for a more personal level of deterrence?

Friday Flashpoints - Our Weekend Reading List

The Diplomat’s Editor selects the top five defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend reading pleasure.

North Korea’s Hovercraft: The Politics of Photoshop Fails

North Korea has used Photoshop to humorous effect in its military propaganda crusade.

North Korea at "No.1 Combat Readiness Status."

More troubling statements from North Korea. Should the world be concerned?

East Asia's New Peacemaker: Mongolia?

From provocations coming from North Korea to various island spats, East Asia is rife with hotspots. Could Mongolia play a role?

Time To Change America's Atomic Arsenal

The new mission for U.S. nuclear weapons — minimum deterrence: The prevention of a major nuclear attack on America with a small force — perhaps as low as 300 strategic weapons.

Iran Can't Follow North Korea's Nuclear Example

Some argue that Iran could follow N. Korea’s nuclear path. Actually, Pyongyang’s experience may deter Tehran from building a bomb.

Can China Get Tough on North Korea?

China, along with other members of the UNSC, have placed tough sanctions on N. Korea. Will Beijing follow through?

Tensions Build as North Korea Scraps Armistice

North Korea declares the armistice that put an end to active fighting in the Korean War “a dead paper.”

UN Sanctions Hit North Korea...Again

Is North Korea’s latest round of brinksmanship going to far?

Report: North Korea Expanding Perimeter Around Infamous Camp 14 by 20km

“enclosing the surrounding non-prisoner population…”