Publication

5 Apr 2012

In this Bulletin, the author argues that the China-North Korea 'blood alliance' has been renewed and it is in China's interests that North Korea consolidates its absolute deterrence capability to deter US forces in the region. Beijing will turn a blind eye toward North Korea's provocation while simultaneously calling for restraint by all parties.

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Author Masako Ikegami
Series East-West Center Asia Pacific Bulletin
Issue 158
Publisher East-West Center (EWC)
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