The sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and artillery attack against a South Korean island highlight that stability on the peninsula is threatened by more than the nuclear issue. A resumption of talks to address maritime delimitation and confidence-building measures – within the context of recalibrated deterrence – are needed to avoid further deterioration towards conflict.
Outwardly, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, North Korea) appears stable. However, the country has been shaken by constricting international sanctions, extremely poor policy choices, and several internal challenges that have the potential to trigger instability.
Pyongyang’s latest round of provocations has prompted Beijing to reconsider its North Korea policy.
This background report examines what is known about the North Korean nuclear and missile programs in mid-2009.
This report examines North Korea’s chemical and biological weapons capabilities in the context of its military doctrine and national objectives.
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