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North Korea

North Korea, formerly designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States, emerged as a nuclear-armed enigma under the dictatorship of Kim-Jong Il. RAND’s research on both deterrence and failed states includes expert analysis of the North Korean regime, opportunities for its modernization and democratization, and implications for post–Cold War geopolitics.

Research conducted by: Center for Asia Pacific Policy; RAND National Security Research Division; RAND Project AIR FORCE

Journal Articles (4)

South Korea Achieves Democracy Despite Previous Obstacles — Sep 2, 2008

Key successes in achieving reform and development – particularly the creation of government stakesholders, the broadening of the ideological spectrum, collaboration between political factions, and major internal and external shocks – have contributed to the consolidation of the democratic system.

Arms Control and CSBMs in a Korean Peace Regime: A U.S. Perspective — Dec 31, 2005

The author addresses strategies and prospects for peace on the Korean Peninsula, prospects for arms control and the peace process involving the two Koreas and the U.S., and the future of U.S.-China relations.