All tagged DPRK

Commentary | The Hypocrisy of Trump's Nuclear Disarmament Policy

Commentary | The Hypocrisy of Trump's Nuclear Disarmament Policy

Joon Young Kwon
Politics, American Foreign Policy, American Politics, Foreign Policy, Iran, JCPOA, United States, North Korea, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Weapons

North Korea has not produced any measurable and verifiable denuclearization measures after the Singapore Summit in June, and yet the United States seems to have no intention of imposing sanctions or applying pressures other than UN sanctions on North Korea. In contrast, the Obama-era Iran Nuclear Deal saw resounding success in demilitarizing Iran’s nuclear program. Yet, despite these achievements, the Trump administration has withdrawn from the pact and reinstated sanctions on Iran.

Analysis | Knowledge is Power: North Korea and the Art of Preparation

Analysis | Knowledge is Power: North Korea and the Art of Preparation

William Truban
American Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy, United States, Northeast Asia

American President Donald Trump has more often than not advocated for military action against North Korea, citing its arsenal of nuclear weapons as a danger to the world. But what would war with North Korea look like? Is the United States ready to go to war with the rogue state? Are the American people prepared for the costs of the conflict? What about the North Koreans? Let's find out.