North Korea

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• February 14, 2025
• IDSA Comments

The ongoing political crisis in South Korea has helped Pyongyang demean the South Korean democratic system.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• January 17, 2025
• IDSA Comments

The interest in the production and export of drones from both South and North Korea in the wake of the Russia–Ukraine war may increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula, going forward.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• January 03, 2025
• IDSA Comments

The Russia-Ukraine War since 2022 has helped both South and North Korea’s weapons exports.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• October 28, 2024
• Issue Brief

Despite the recent devastating floods in North Korea, the refusal of Pyongyang to accept foreign aid reflects the revival of Juche ideology under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• October 01, 2024
• Issue Brief

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• August 14, 2024
• Issue Brief

The unprecedented ‘garbage bombing’ incidents reflect the fragility of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula.

• Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
• July 24, 2024
• Issue Brief

President Vladimir Putin’s visits to North Korea and Vietnam reinforce Moscow’s relationships with these two countries at a time of regional and global flux.

• Anusua Ganguly
• July 23, 2024
• IDSA Comments

New strategic equations are developing in the Russia–North Korea relationship.

• Rajorshi Roy
• July 11, 2024
• Issue Brief

The Washington Declaration reflects yet another effort by the US and South Korea to present a united front against North Korean nuclear and missile sabre rattling.

• Abhishek Verma
• May 10, 2023
• IDSA Comments