The Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay

(Observer Research Foundation) The Russia-North Korea partnership has deepened significantly in recent years amid a growing contestation with the West. The Ukraine war, in particular, has served as a catalyst for strengthening the partnership, culminating in the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership treaty in 2024. While there is agreement on the operational and tactical drivers of the partnership, the strategic rationale binding this alliance has remained ambiguous. However, shifting Russia-West relations and Northeast Asia’s regional dynamics have given this partnership a clearer strategic dimension.  – The Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay