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Policy Paper

North Korea and Biological Weapons: Assessing the Evidence

Conflicting assessments of North Korea’s biological weapons capabilities do not indicate an advanced BW program

Elisa Harris

Policy Paper

Living With a Nuclear-Arming North Korea: Deterrence Decisions in a Deteriorating Threat Environment

As North Korea’s nuclear program advances, the US must pursue both diplomacy and an updated allied deterrence strategy

Brad Roberts

Commentary

Pyongyang Post-Party Anniversary: Shifts in Construction Priorities

Recent commercial satellite imagery of Pyongyang indicates a significant slowdown in efforts to complete the the multi-towered Pyongyang General Hospital complex and its peripheral construction projects.

Peter Makowsky • Jenny Town • Samantha Pitz

Commentary

Examining Kim’s Approach to Construction: Project Wonsan

Kim Jong Un’s site visit patterns and practices provide some insights into what his priorities are and how those might shift according to the times.

Peter Makowsky • Jenny Town • Michelle Kae...

Op-Ed

After the parade, North Korea’s steady progress matters more than its big new missile

Despite “biting” sanctions, Pyongyang has consistently shown a superior ability to adapt to the times and find ways to meet its strategic goals

Jenny Town

Commentary

Pyongyang Gears Up for Major Workers’ Party Anniversary Events

Recent commercial satellite imagery indicates the construction on the exterior of the Pyongyang General Hospital appears to be finished, meeting the ambitious target of completion within 200 days.

Samantha Pitz • Martyn Williams

Commentary

Pyongyang General Hospital: A Bright White Beacon After the Rains

Recent commercial satellite imagery shows that work on the exterior of the Pyongyang General Hospital is in its final phase.

Samantha Pitz

Op-Ed

The US-South Korea Alliance and the China Factor

In the current context of U.S.-China competition, Washington’s strategic preferences and Seoul’s search for greater autonomy are clashing.

Clint Work