Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, although developing countries experienced struggles with food and energy security, with the Western world focused on putting an affront to Russia, one country that benefited rather considerably from the entire situation was North Korea. It capitalised on the global chaos, taking strategic steps that benefited it both economically and militarily. By leveraging its diplomatic ties with Moscow, North Korea has effectively emerged from its isolation phase, establishing itself as a vital player in the Northeast Asian geopolitical theatre. Kim Jong Un has tapped into yet another exceptional opportunity at achieving global legitimacy and international recognition, courtesy of Donald Trump’s re-election and political outreach. This piece examines whether Pyongyang’s leader will pull off a hat-trick by leveraging the existing disarray following the signing of a treaty with Russia and reaping the benefits of its ties with Moscow.
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: North Korea’s Response to Trump’s Overtures
