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North Korea’s Ties With Belarus: Limited But Not Insignificant

Time will tell as to whether Lukashenko will play any role, let alone a successful one, in reviving U.S.-North Korean diplomacy. Notwithstanding this unlikely possibility, the more important consequence of the recent elevation in Belarus-North Korea relations pertains to North Korea’s broadening of diplomatic partnerships. 

Newsletter by Edward Howell — April 6, 2026

Not a Time for Arms Control With North Korea

The U.S. proposal of arms control, were it to happen, will undo the current structure of deterrence against North Korea’s nuclear threats. It will convince North Korea that its nuclear ambitions have been vindicated as the right course of action and lead it to demand a heavy price.

Newsletter by Ho-Young Ahn — March 18, 2026

SCOTUS Ruling and Korea

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the consolidated cases of V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump and Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump is expected tomorrow. Here are some key numbers to keep in mind with this impending decision.

Newsletter by Victor Cha — January 8, 2026

Kim Jong-un’s Flurry of Diplomacy

In early September, Kim Jong-un took the rare but not entirely surprising step of traveling to Beijing to participate in the September celebration of the “80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War,” as China calls it.

Newsletter by Sydney Seiler — October 2, 2025

The Future of the ROK-U.S. Alliance: Adapting to a Changing World

For more than seven decades, the ROK–U.S. alliance has stood as an ironclad partnership, shaping not only the security of the Korean Peninsula but also the broader trajectory of the Republic of Korea (ROK)’s national development. Today, however, the question of how to modernize this alliance has come to the forefront.

Newsletter by Kyeongdoo Jeong — September 30, 2025

Analysis of the First Trump-Lee Summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung achieved his top goal: a productive and cordial meeting with President Trump. 

Newsletter by Henry Haggard — August 27, 2025