Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

• February 14, 2025 |
• IDSA Comments

The ongoing political crisis in South Korea has helped Pyongyang demean the South Korean democratic system.

• January 17, 2025 |
• IDSA Comments

The interest in the production and export of drones from both South and North Korea in the wake of the Russia–Ukraine war may increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula, going forward.

• January 03, 2025 |
• IDSA Comments

South Korea has raised alarms over Pyongyang’s support to Moscow in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.

• December 05, 2024 |
• IDSA Comments

The South Korean support to the designation of the Sado mine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024 is reflective of the recent conciliatory approach of South Korea towards Japan with regards to the colonial history.

• November 05, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

The Russia-Ukraine War since 2022 has helped both South and North Korea’s weapons exports.

• October 28, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

Despite the recent devastating floods in North Korea, the refusal of Pyongyang to accept foreign aid reflects the revival of Juche ideology under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

• October 01, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

In recent months, public support for South Korea’s own nuclear weapons has increased.

• September 06, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

• August 14, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

The unprecedented ‘garbage bombing’ incidents reflect the fragility of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula.

• July 24, 2024 |
• Issue Brief