Harry J. Kazianis
Harry J. Kazianis is director of defense studies at the Center for the National Interest, founded by former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon.
Latest articles by Harry J. Kazianis
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China doesn't want Trump to say hello to Taiwan's president. He should do it anyway.
opinion Just say hi to Tsai
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A plausible roadmap to peace with North Korea
The Explainer Both sides will have to make simultaneous concessions. On the count of three: One, two ...
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Trump can't fight China and North Korea at the same time
The Explainer America will need China to apply leverage in its negotiations with North Korea ...
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How Trump can keep from getting swindled by Kim Jong Un
The Explainer 7 things the president must do before his high-stakes summit with the North Korean dictator
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Kim Jong Un isn't negotiating for peace. He's just buying time.
The Explainer Negotiations would be great if they were real. These are not.
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5 national security challenges America faces in 2018
The Explainer One wrong move could light a spark that would set off a war
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Trump's new foreign policy strategy couldn't have been released at a worse time
The Explainer I thought timing was everything?
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Why North Korea's next nuclear test could lead to war
The Explainer Testing a nuke above ground could be catastrophic. Here's why.
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North Korea is planning something big for the 2018 Olympics
The Explainer No, it's not an electrifying ice dance
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Trump's disastrous trip to Asia
opinion His behavior abroad will only confuse our allies and embolden those who seek to weaken our position across the world
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The most consequential trip of the Trump presidency
opinion Let's pray Trump's trip to Asia is incredibly boring
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I have studied North Korea for over a decade. This crisis is different.
The Explainer The North Korea crisis has reached a tipping point
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What would provoke Trump to 'totally destroy' North Korea?
The Explainer On the president's fuzzy warning to the 'Rocket Man'
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Why President Trump is in no rush to attack North Korea
The Explainer Despite the administration's tough words for Kim Jong Un, a military option is not our best option
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6 ways North Korea will lash out against America
The Explainer From more missile testing to a de facto alliance with Russia ...
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North Korea's nuclear threat is real and terrifying
The Explainer We can't just bury our heads in the sand. It's time to do something.
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There's only 1 way to solve the North Korea crisis
The Explainer No, it doesn't involve missiles or ships or troops
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How Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un could become partners in crime
The Explainer It's time to start worrying about a Russia-North Korea alliance
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How China could make Trump miserable
opinion Trump now wants to get tough with China. But what if China gets tough back?
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How America should handle the frightening North Korea problem
The Explainer It's time to get tough on the Hermit Kingdom, or risk international disaster
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Can Trump make friends with South Korea's liberal president? Because he has to.
The Explainer Fingers crossed!
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I was bullied as a kid. It almost ruined my adult life.
feature For almost two decades, I considered the abuse something everyone goes through. But all I was doing was running from the pain.
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Dennis Rodman is a fool
opinion The "bad boy of basketball" should be the last American to visit North Korea
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How a preemptive strike on North Korea could end up killing millions
feature Here's how an attack could end
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