denuclearization
Coverage of denuclearization in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well
President Donald Trump stated that the United States and Iran are getting along well, citing recent meetings in Qatar as positive. The two nations are discussing the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and securing a lasting ceasefire.
- China’s President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home after a rare visit to North Korea, where he met with leader Kim Jong Un to discuss expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology. The leaders emphasized strengthening bilateral ties and traditional friendship but did not address North Korea's nuclear program during their summit.
- Analysis: Chinese President Xi’s silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea and the absence of mentions of North Korea's nuclear program in state media suggest a potential shift in China's stance. The silence implies acknowledgment of North Korea's advanced nuclear capabilities and the unlikelihood of diplomatic disarmament.
- Analysis: Chinese President Xi’s silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea omitted any public mention of its nuclear weapons program, contrasting with past Chinese advocacy for denuclearization. This silence aligns with a shift in Beijing's priorities toward regional stability over disarmament, potentially strengthening North Korea's position as a nuclear state and complicating efforts by the U.S. and South Korea.
- China’s Xi in North Korea for rare visit
China’s President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time since 2019, meeting with Kim Jong Un to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The visit followed recent diplomatic engagements with world leaders and highlighted efforts to deepen ties despite North Korea’s nuclear program and China’s stance on denuclearization.
- US adversaries China, North Korea strengthening ties as Xi, Kim set to begin talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for a rare state meeting with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties amid shared tensions with the U.S. Experts suggest China may offer economic aid and resume tourism to reinforce influence, while avoiding pressure on North Korea's denuclearization.
- China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit, hails 'invincible friendship' with Pyongyang
China's President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, emphasizing an 'invincible friendship' between the two countries. The visit occurred after Xi hosted U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with North Korea maintaining its stance as an 'irreversible' nuclear state despite stalled denuclearization talks with Washington.
- Kim Jong Un’s sister calls US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, criticized the US's push for North Korea's denuclearization as an anachronistic dream, stating no one will adhere to US unilateral rhetoric.
- North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismissed U.S. demands for denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' vowing to expand the country's nuclear arsenal. The statement followed Kim Jong Un's visit to a new nuclear materials production facility and precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea.
- North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. calls for denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' stating the country will expand its nuclear arsenal. The comments came ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, with analysts suggesting Xi may avoid directly addressing denuclearization and instead offer economic aid.
- North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization an ‘anachronistic dreams’
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. calls for denuclearization as 'anachronistic dreams,' vowing to expand the country's nuclear arsenal amid U.S.-led threats. The statement followed reports of Kim Jong Un visiting a nuclear materials plant and directing increased missile production, while Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to North Korea is expected to focus on reasserting China's influence.
- North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
Kim Jong Un's sister has criticized the U.S. push for North Korea's denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream.'
- Three months in, is Trump losing the war against Iran?
Three months into the conflict with Iran, Trump's central goals such as denuclearization of Tehran remain unmet, and the conflict has lasted twice as long as initially anticipated, leaving the U.S. president with limited appealing options for resolution.
- Why Kim Jong Un Won’t Pick Up the Phone and What to Do About It
The article argues that traditional U.S. approaches to North Korea have failed and created risks rather than reducing them. It calls for the Trump administration to adopt a new strategy that offers North Korea clear choices while raising stakes and backing them up, potentially involving denuclearization discussions with South Korea.