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Six Party Talks
North Korea Is Ready to Negotiate
After months of saber-rattling, Pyongyang appears to have shifted direction.
What to Make of North Korea
What does North Korea hope to achieve? Looking at DPRK goals, interests and aspirations could help.
UN Sanctions Hit North Korea...Again
Is North Korea’s latest round of brinksmanship going to far?
Place Your Bets: North Korea's Next Provocation
A DPRK statement that a “spark” could set off nuclear war on the Korean peninsula is again raising questions.
A Change in North Korea's U.S. Policy?
“…to open up a new chapter for the development of relations…unbound to the past.”
Book Review- The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Future
Despite some limitations, Victor Cha provides the most comprehensive and current book on this paradoxical state.
Japan and North Korea Set To Talk
“Based on the principle of settling the unfortunate past and on restoring normal relations.”
ASEAN & North Korea
North Korea seemed to be a topic of concern at this year’s ASEAN Regional Forum.
Can North Korea Have Soft Landing?
The death of Kim Jong-il has increased the chances of a violent collapse of North Korea. Nuclear and chemical weapons, mistrust and an uncertain succession are a toxic mix.
Taiwan Presses Forward
The Diplomat speaks with Taiwan ambassador to the United States about democracy and international isolation.
How to Play North Korea Long Game
North Korea is showing signs of wanting to get back to talks. But without any changes to its behaviour, it might be better to focus on the next generation.
What Next With North Korea?
And will Kim’s successors play his brinkmanship games? The Diplomat asks Asia analyst Adam Ward at the Shangri-la Dialogue.