How “Eternal” Is the Sino-DPRK Alliance?
Declaring its firm intent to respect and protect each other’s “state sovereignty” and “territorial integrity,” the historical Treaty of Friendship,…
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Evil geniuses, stumbling fools, or something in between, we will attempt to divine the real motives behind Pyongyang’s foreign policy moves.
North Korea’s Enduring Economic and Security Presence in Africa
Three decades after the end of the Cold War, North Korea maintains an economic, diplomatic and security footprint in Africa.…
Alternate Paths to Resuming Negotiations With North Korea
There are three important anniversaries with North Korea all taking place within a few months, which provide a fitting moment…
What to Make of China’s New Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs
On April 12, China announced the appointment of its new special representative on Korean Peninsula affairs—Ambassador Liu Xiaoming. Amb. Liu’s…