4 things to know about North and South Korea
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North Korea missile test: how Trump’s unpredictability changes the game
Intentionally or not, Trump's approach to North Korea makes more sense than many people think.
North Korea may not yet have a long-range missile, but its progress is worrying
Although North Korea's recent missile test is unlikely to have been an ICBM, they are likely to have a medium range missile that could hit South Korea in a few years.
Australia can have ballistic missile defence – doesn’t mean we should
Ultimately, the argument for Australia to acquire ballistic missile defence does not stack up.
North Korea’s submarine missile firing raises the nuclear stakes
North Korea does not yet have the capacity to launch a nuclear missile from a submarine. Its recent test, however, suggests it is making progress to a game-changing second-strike capability.
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