North Korea Ready to Deal, But West Wants It to Go All In
Facing famine, North Korea may be prepared to make concessions with its nuclear-weapons program.
How the U.S. is like North Korea
Much of North Korea’s population is starving, yet its government pours money into missile and nuclear programs. Such behavior seems to be the height of irrationality. But North Korea is only following the international community’s – especially America’s – example.
How to Break the Deadlock With North Korea
North Korea can’t help but think: “Look what happened to Libya when it gave up its nuclear weapons.”
Contested Waters – Contested Texts: Storm over Korea’s West Sea
Disputes over the maritime border in the West Sea serve to exacerbate inter-Korean tensions.
Libya and Beyond
Following successful revolutionary uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, Libya’s dictator tries to hole on to power by using force as the entire Middle East braces for more change.
New Year 2011, Okinawa and the Future of East Asia
The mood across East Asia as 2011 dawns is one of foreboding.
Negotiating with Evil
You think negotiating with North Korea is difficult? Try sitting down with Jon Kyl (R-AZ).
Korean Brinkmanship, American Provocation, and the Road to War
The exchange of artillery fire between South and North Korea on 23 November, 2010 had predictable results
Resolving the Face-Off in Korea
The United States can play an important role in dialing back tensions in the disputed waters between North and South Korea, writes columnist Christine Ahn.
South Korea: Seeking Reunification by Live Fire?
This week North Korea looks like the more rational of the two Koreas.
WikiLeaks XII: If It Had Its Druthers, Would North Korea Take the U.S. Over China?
North Korea indicates to Mongolia that it might seek one-on-one negotiations with the United States.
Unconventional Wisdom: No Secrets at IPS
News from the Institute for Policy Studies: Ideas into Action for Peace, Justice, and the Environment
Transparency Fundamentalists
WikiLeaks performs a full body scan of the government, which doesn’t want its “junk” touched.
We Must do More about North Korea’s Nukes
Active engagement that combines carrots and sticks is the most sensible route.
Joint U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises in Yellow Sea Raise the Ante
Washington has not been very helpful in defusing tensions over the Yeonpyeong Island attack.