19 Mar, 2023
Deepening Tensions on the Korean Peninsula Demand New Thinking in Washington
Deepening Tensions on the Korean Peninsula Demand New Thinking in Washington by Mel Gurtov 1213 words The Mounting Danger Tensions...
19 Mar, 2023
26 Jan, 2023
Risky Business: Japan Steps Out
Risky Business: Japan Steps Out by Mel Gurtov 1040 words Background to a Changing Strategic Perspective Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida...
25 May, 2022
Omicron Catches Up with North Korea
After having proclaimed for more than two years that the country was untouched by the coronavirus, North Korea now faces a potential health catastrophe...
12 Oct, 2021
Dissecting North Korea’s missile tests
Dissecting North Korea’s missile tests by Mel Gurtov 902 words North Korea is carrying out one missile test after another...
11 Jul, 2021
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Needs to Be a Priority
President Joe Biden deserves credit for successfully re-engaging in international diplomacy.
2 May, 2021
The Fateful Choice: Nuclear Arms Race or Nuclear Weapons-Free World
The recent announcement by the British government that it plans a 40 percent increase in the number of nuclear weapons it possesses highlights the escalation of the exceptionally dangerous and costly nuclear arms race.
23 Apr, 2021
North Korea is Back on the US Agenda
North Korea is rattling America’s cage again. It sent a reminder call when it recently fired off multiple short-range missiles after denouncing...
27 Jan, 2021
A Progressive Agenda for Biden’s Foreign Policy
The predominant direction of a progressive US president should be toward “Making America Safe for the World.”
6 Apr, 2020
US Response to Coronavirus in North Korea Can Save Lives and Lead to Peace
“As the coronavirus has now claimed 71,236 lives worldwide, there are growing concerns about the situation in North Korea. Although...
7 Jul, 2019
Trump-Kim III: Making history without making progress?
“Taking a few steps onto North Korean soil, and posing for pictures with a friendly dictator, seem to fit Trump-era...
29 Jun, 2019
The Trump way of war
“Notice how similar are the Trump administration’s interactions with Iran and North Korea? The pattern” Author: Mel Gurtov Published in:...
6 Jan, 2019
Happy New Year from Kim Jong-un
“Kim Jong-un looked quite cosmopolitan on January 1 as he made his annual New Year’s address to the nation from...
13 Dec, 2018
Weaponizing Humanitarian Aid
“Long ago, US foreign aid programs honored the principle that humanitarian aid should be treated separately from economic and military...
29 Sep, 2018
A Victory for Diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
“On September 18 leaders of North and South Korea signed a September Declaration to advance inter-Korean cooperation and the possibility...
9 Jul, 2018
“Gangsterism” or “Progress”? Examining North Korea’s Latest Statement on Denuclearization
“Most US news reports are suggesting that the North Koreans may be backtracking on their commitment to denuclearization, calling the...