Can Kim Jong Un Use the Pandemic to Restore State Control Over the Economy?
The COVID-19 pandemic poses major governance challenges to dictatorships and democracies alike, …
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Renewing US Extended Deterrence Commitments Against North Korea
As COVID-19 upends millions of lives as well as traditional notions of security and the global …
After the 2016 Party Congress: Lower Taxes, New Laws, More Human Rights Protection
The year 2016 holds a special place in the narrative of North Korea’s political history. In May …
Alternative Futures for the US-ROK Alliance: Will Things Fall Apart?
Executive Summary Over the last several months, 38 North held discussions with a broad range of …