Deterrence First: Why Some Koreans See Military and Economic Pressure as the Solution to North Korea

BY JOHN DALE GROVER Deterers believe Pyongyang is acting offensively and that inter-Korean relations require vigilance and strength. North Korea’s Threats Require a Firm Hand It is a matter of what we will gain in security,” retired Captain Sukjoon Yoon told TNI. A former Republic of Korea Navy Captain, he is also a senior fellow at… Read More Deterrence First: Why Some Koreans See Military and Economic Pressure as the Solution to North Korea

50th Anniversary of the NPT: Joint Communiqué by 17 States on Fulfilling Nuclear Disarmament Commitments

By Tariq Rauf The nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) marked its “Golden Anniversary” on 5th March and the “Silver Anniversary” of its indefinite extension in force on 11th May this year. If there had been no COVID-19 pandemic, 191 NPT States parties would have met at the United Nations in New York, from 27 April to… Read More 50th Anniversary of the NPT: Joint Communiqué by 17 States on Fulfilling Nuclear Disarmament Commitments

Engagement First: Why Some Koreans See Peacemaking and Peacebuilding as the Solution to North Korea

BY JOHN DALE GROVER Engagers believe that Pyongyang is acting defensively and that inter-Korean relations must be completely transformed. Inter-Korean Relations Must Be Improved Dr. Chung-in Moon the special advisor for unification, diplomacy, and national security affairs to South Korean President Moon Jae-in and one of the chief proponents of talking with North Korea. When… Read More Engagement First: Why Some Koreans See Peacemaking and Peacebuilding as the Solution to North Korea