Asia-Pacific
Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest
Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries
June 19, 2026
Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries
From Pyongyang’s perspective, engagement with Seoul has little strategic value. But there are diplomatic ways around that.
If diplomatic efforts are to succeed, Washington cannot expect Pyongyang will give up its only security guarantee
Tariffs and the military alliance — paying for it, how it's being deployed — are some of the key issues on the docket for his White House meeting Monday
Recognizing the volatility of the situation amid high-stakes negotiations with China, Washington appears to have chosen to avoid provoking Beijing
