Diplomatic Review, Q2 2026: Amplifying Xi Post-Pyongyang
China pushes inter-party meetings with KWP, hosts debriefing of world diplomats in Pyongyang and leads tour of Chinese diaspora to promote Xi’s message on ‘new era’ of ties with North Korea.
North Korea’s Place on the Chessboard: A Review of ‘Fallout,’ by Joel Wit
With denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula further away than ever, this new work captures how and why a lasting deal between the US and North Korea remains elusive.
DPRK Media Review: Criticising Japan’s new military posture
North Korean state and party media follows China’s lead in condemning Japan amid escalating war of words between Beijing and Tokyo.
Remembering a Small War: The Jeju Uprising and Alternative Mnemonics on Film
O Muel’s Jiseul remains the cinematic benchmark on the Jeju Uprising, as the US remains unapologetic on its role in the violence.
Back to the Party: Xi in Pyongyang, and Renewed Emphasis on CCP-WPK Ties
The Chinese leader dropped mention of North Korea’s nuclear weapons and instead focused on socialist politics in an apparent effort to sideline Moscow.
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