Richard Weitz looks at evolving Russian economic relationship with North Korea.
The Med and the Middle East are in play with explosive potential.
China gains from a divided Korea in many ways.
Richard Weitz reviews the record of reform under the recently relieved Defense Minister.
Putin appoints a new defense team.
The PRC is now South Korea's largest trade partner.
In spite of a common threat, South Korea and Japan have struggled to present a united front against that threat.
The PRC has pursed both condemnations of North Korean policies with concerted support for North Korea.