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U.S. North Korea policy
North Korea's Nuclear Threat Reaches New Heights, But US Policy Remains Unchanged
By Ankit Panda
The introduction of the Hwasong-15 probably will do little to cause the United States to change its policy course.
The Strongest Weapon Against Kim Jong-un: 'Nose Cards'
By Jongkyun Mok and Hwan Kang
Former North Korean diplomat Thae Yong-ho reveals how outside cultural influence works against the Kim regime.
North Korea's Latest Missile Test and South Korea's Response
By Clint Work
A look at the implications for the U.S.-South Korea alliance, and for Seoul itself.
Muddling on With Pyongyang: Trump's South Korea Trip and a Return to Equilibrium
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration makes North Korea an old and stale offer — that'll do for now.
Why North Korea's Brinkmanship Will Never Stop
By Dmitriy Nurullayev
Playing up the idea of conflict with the United States is a key survival tactic for the Kim regime.
Sending an Ultimatum to Kim Jong-un
By Zheng Wang
It's time to separate the Kim family from the North Korean people in crafting North Korea policy.
The North Korean Endgame
By Liubomir K. Topaloff
There is only one feasible choice for solving the issue: treat Pyongyang as a rational actor.
North Korea Will Not Stop Its Weapons Development
By Daniel P. Grant
The U.S. strategy to squeeze North Korea economically overlooks the centrality of the byungjin line.
What Does China Care About?
By Enea Gjoza
American and Chinese perspectives differ fundamentally on East Asian regional issues.
What Otto Warmbier's Death Means for Policymakers
By Frances Kitt
The tragedy will further shrink space for engagement with North Korea.
China Is Taking Trump for a Ride
By Joseph Bosco
Like every president before him, Trump seems placated by insincere Chinese promises of 'help' on the North Korea issue.
North Korean Missile Tests: Saber-Rattling for a Deal?
By Hy-sang Lee
What does Pyongyang want, and what should Washington and Seoul be prepared to give?
A US-North Korea Grand Bargain? Time for a Congress of Washington
By John Wright
The U.S. can execute a diplomatic judo throw on North Korea.
China Should Stop Deflecting on North Korea
By Shirley Kan
China must square up to its responsibility in the North Korea nuclear crisis.
Could ‘Strategic Impatience’ Toward North Korea Be A Rational Policy?
By Boris Toucas
Four steps to make "strategic impatience" a workable reality.
Are the US and North Korea Heading for Conflict?
By Bruce Harrison
Pyongyang historically has taken an offensive posture, refusing to "sit with folded arms" when provoked.
The Real Risk of US Military Force Against North Korea
By Daniel Amick
The recent U.S. strikes on Syria and Afghanistan could pose a disturbing lesson for the North Korea issue.
The Case for Engaging North Korea
By Joseph Yi, Byeonggeun Heo, and Junbeom Bahk
The best path to long-term stability is encouraging economic reform and growth in the DPRK.
US 'Fully Prepared' to Shoot Down North Korea's Test Missiles
By John Power
It's the latest hint of a more militarized U.S. response to the North Korea problem.
What’s on the Agenda for the Trump-Xi Meeting?
By Shannon Tiezzi
To no one's surprise, trade and North Korea top the list. What else will make it into the conversations?
How Trump Can Strike the Right Tone With Xi and China
By Joseph Bosco
Fresh off a domestic political set-back, Trump needs to show a strong image abroad.
Trump’s ‘Rebalance’? Tillerson’s Asia Trip and Beyond
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Andrew Scobell.
How Trump Can Win the Nobel Peace Prize
By Fraser Cameron
A breakthrough with North Korea would put the president on the shortlist.
North Korea Might Be Getting Ready for Its Next Nuke Test
By John Power
U.S. and South Korean officials are bracing for Pyongyang's sixth nuclear test.