North Korea

Sunday 8th January

China and North Korea after Kim Jong-il

Francis Grove-White, 8 January 2012
Despite its strained relationship with North Korea in recent years, China has so far supported the ascendancy of Kim Jong-un. Francis Grove-White assesses China's prime economic and domestic reasons for backing the inexperienced leader
Thursday 29th December

North Korea, the arts of succession

JE Hoare, 29 December 2011
The aftermath of the death of Kim Jong-Il highlights the obstacles in the way of a clear assessment of North Korea's power dynamics, says JE Hoare.
Monday 19th December

Kim Jong-Il: leadership and legacy

Charles K Armstrong, 19 December 2011
North Korea's leader of almost two decades has died. What happens next will determine Kim Jong-Il's place in the country's history, says Charles K Armstrong.
Saturday 22nd October

N Korea food crisis set to continue

Josephine Whitaker, 22 October 2011
N Korea food crisis set to continue. Turkey and Iran to collaborate against Kurdish rebels. Southeast Asia flooding kills hundreds, displaces thousands. Obama announces US troop withdrawals from Iraq. All this in today’s security briefing...
Thursday 1st September

Libyan rebels encircle Sirte as Gaddafi son presses for resistance

Humayun Saleem, 1 September 2011
Libyan rebel forces encircle Sirte, as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi presses for resistance. South Korea appoints Yu Woo lk as its new unification minister. The Sri Lankan government introduces new anti-terrorism rules after emergency laws expire. And Iran plans to continue enriching 20 percent uranium. All this in today’s briefing…
Wednesday 3rd August

Pakistan and India revive peace process after meeting of foreign ministers

Humayun Saleem, 3 August 2011
Pakistan and India have revived the peace process after the foreign ministers of the two countries met in New Delhi. North Korean envoy is in New York to hold nuclear talks. Russian navy to commission eight Graney class nuclear submarines by 2020. Powerful bomb blast rocks Cotabato City, Southern Philippines. All this in today's security briefing...
Monday 4th April

Korea after reunification: challenges and opportunities

Young-Il Kim and Javier Delgado Rivera, 4 April 2011
Last year’s deadly rise in tensions in the Korean peninsula put off any prospects of reunification. Young-II Kim, a North Korean defector and executive director of PSCORE, an organisation furthering the understanding between Seoul and Pyongyang, appears more optimistic. In an interview with Javier Delgado Rivera, he dissects the major issues the Korean Peninsula will face when reunification comes about.
Monday 28th February

International pressure on Gaddafi mounts

Josephine Whitaker, 28 February 2011
International pressure on Gaddafi mounts. Belarus violates Ivorian arms embargo as violence escalates. Rangoon bomb blast. Yemen to announce government of national unity within 24 hours. North Korea threatens war over leaflets. All this and more in today’s briefing...
Thursday 10th February

North Korea makes direct food aid appeal

Josephine Whitaker, 10 February 2011
North Korea makes direct appeal for food aid, highlighting worsening food security situation. Tensions ease on Thai-Cambodian border as refugees return hom. India-Pakistani peace talks to resume, say sources. All this and more in today’s briefing…
Friday 21st January

Little optimism as Turkey hosts Iran nuclear talks

Oliver Scanlan, 21 January 2011
Expectations are low in latest round of Iranian nuclear talks. US threat to redeploy military forces instrumental in Beijing clamping down on Pyongyang. South Sudan set to ‘overwhelmingly’ vote for independence. All this and more, in today’s security update…
Monday 17th January

Assam rebels ready for peace talks

Daniel C Giacopelli, 17 January 2011
A leader of the Indian separatist group Ulfa indicates he is ready for peace talks with the government. Unconfirmed reports emerge that China has stationed troops in northeast North Korea. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Thursday 23rd December

Drilling for war

Ángel Gómez de Ágreda, 23 December 2010
Provocative demonstrations of US military might are no way to avert conflict in east Asia, argues Angel Gómez-de-Ágreda
Tuesday 30th November

North Korea reveals details of uranium enrichment plant

Rukeyya Khan, 30 November 2010
North Korea reveals details of new nuclear power plant. Iran blamed ‘Zionist regime’ for assassination of top nuclear scientist. Gaza blockade still 'crippling' Palestinians. Congolese army accused of instability and smuggling. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Friday 26th November

Korean peninsula on ‘the brink of war’

Oliver Scanlan, 26 November 2010
On Friday, the official news service of North Korea accused the US and South Korea of pushing the peninsula to the brink of war. Israeli armed forces have been witnessed demolishing a mosque and other buildings in the occupied West Bank. Nouri al-Maliki has been asked by the Iraqi President to form a new government as bomb blasts across Iraq kill nine and injure over fifteen. All this and more, in today’s security update.
Wednesday 17th November

'Lord of War' arrives in US following extradition

Luke Heighton, 17 November 2010
Viktor Bout, the man at the centre of a long-standing war of words between US and Russia, finally arrives in NYC; Millions of North Koreans face food-shortages despite better harvest, says UN report; Serbia asks Interpol for help in the hunt for Ratko Mladic. All this and more in today's global security briefing.
Friday 29th October

Hizbollah chief urges Lebanese to boycott Hariri investigation

Oliver Scanlan, 29 October 2010
Hassan Nasrallah calls for a boycott of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. A diplomatic row between China and Japan over disputed island territories flares up at an Asean summit. Iran has agreed to renew negotiations over its nuclear programme. Gunfire breaks out along the border between North and South Korea. All this and more, in today’s security update…
Wednesday 20th October

Russian attendance at Nato summit confirmed

Luke Heighton, 20 October 2010
Russia has accepted an invitation to Nato's forthcoming Lisbon meeting. Islamist rebels attack Chechen capital. Rifle fire hits Pentagon. New report casts doubt on North Korean nuclear technology containment strategies. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Monday 11th October

Critical AfPak border crossing reopens to Nato convoys

Daniel C Giacopelli, 11 October 2010
Pakistan reopens critical border crossing to Nato convoys. Heir-apparent and new missiles appear at North Korean military parade. Kyrgyz voters avoid violence in parliamentary election. Budget woes constrain UN war crimes tribunals. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Monday 16th August

South Africa poised to boost AU troops in Somalia

Jamie Munn, 16 August 2010
South African cabinet meet to discuss the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Somalia. North Korea expresses further anger as Seoul and Washington carry out further military drills. Secular Palestinian groups join Hamas, saying that a return to direct talks with Israel would be ‘dangerous’. US Defence Secretary gives concrete dates for the beginning of US withdrawal from Afghanistan. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Wednesday 21st July

US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea

Rukeyya Khan, 21 July 2010
US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea. Sudan's Bashir defies arrest warrant. British PM concludes his first visit to Washington. Suspected rebels attack Russian power plant. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
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