If the countries of Northeast Asia can shrink their carbon footprint and still grow their economies, they can literally save the world.
Can a Green Asia Lead the World?
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North Korea
North Korea’s Sorry Politics
South Korea should focus less on extracting apologies from North Korea and more on pursuing pragmatic projects with Pyongyang.
After Iran, Is North Korea Next?
The Obama administration has concluded deals with Iran and Cuba. Will North Korea round out the trifecta?
A Death Knell for the North Korea Regime
North Korea’s continued existence depends on expanding freedom and the economy while contracting its nuclear weapons program.
Korean Reunification: The View from the North
An unusual poll reveals what North Koreans are thinking about reunification.
The Madness of THAAD
The US push for missile defense in Asia will only lead to more missiles and less defense.
Women’s Delegation to Cross DMZ
Gloria Steinem will be leading a group of women from South Korea to North Korea. Why are critics taking aim at this important gesture?
Carrots for Cuba, Sticks for North Korea
As one cold war thaws, another refreezes.
Breathless in North Korea
For 60 years, Koreans on both sides of the DMZ have awaited a peace treaty. Instead they’ve gotten an arms race and political repression.
Looking Backwards, Pivoting Sideways
Washington’s past and present foreign policies are sustaining the fraught security environment in East Asia.