North Korea

Regime Change, Humanitarianism and Syria

Muddied thinking on Syria is leading the United States toward dangerous conclusions.

U.S. Hypocrisy Starves North Korea

Despite its humanitarian professions, Washington continues to deny food aid to an endangered North Korea.

Embracing Threatlessness

War on a massive scale is increasingly unlikely. Washington should stop spending as if it were around the corner.

North Korea Reprises Its Role as International Beggar

Washington should restrict its rewards to the North for acting, not promising.

Is North Korea Headed for Chinese-Style Reform?

If history does indeed repeat itself, North Korea could be moving toward a new era.

Ten Illusions Shattered in 2011

2011 was a tough taskmaster for the pretensions that permeate international affairs. At least ten were knocked asunder.

North Korea: The King Is Dead, Long Live the King

Kim Jong-il imposed unimaginable hardship on the North Korean people. What follows him could be even worse.

The Future of U.S.-North Korea Relations

Rash speculation about regime change in North Korea could be dangerous. Washington must proceed with caution.

Havel, Kim, and the Uncertain Road to Political Stability

One was a symbol of triumphant freedom, the other of authoritarian power and brutality. What we should learn from Vaclav Havel and Kim Jong-il.

“Teeth and Lips”: A Resurgence in China-North Korea Ties

How Kim Jong-il's death may give Beijing a way to express its increasing frustration with Washington. 

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February 13, 2012