North Korea

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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

Research Briefs (2)

Nuclear-Armed Regional Adversaries: How Deterrable Are They Likely to Be? — Jul 18, 2008

This research brief describes a study of nuclear-armed regional adversaries, which suggests that U.S. policymakers and commanders will want to field improved capabilities that can prevent (rather than deter) an enemy's use of nuclear weapons.

The Changing Balance in the Military Competition Between South and North Korea — Dec 31, 1985

This research brief summarizes analysis on military competition between South and North Korea contained in the RAND Corporation report, "The Changing Balance: South and North Korean Capabilities for Long-Term Military Competition" (R-3305/1-NA).

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