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Deterring a nuclear North Korea

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have persisted for years. Relations between Seoul and Pyongyang have become increasingly hostile, while North Korea continues to develop its nuclear capabilities and deepens its security ties to China and Russia. Analysis by Defense Priorities experts explains how the U.S. can manage the threat from North Korea.

NORTH KOREA EXPERTS

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Lyle
Goldstein

Director, Asia Program

Defense Priorities

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Daniel
Davis

Senior Fellow & Military Expert

Defense Priorities

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Daniel
DePetris

Fellow

Defense Priorities

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Benjamin
Friedman

Policy Director

Defense Priorities

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Rob
Givens

Non-Resident Fellow

Defense Priorities

David
Kang

Professor

University of Southern California

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