Khang Vu
Biography
Publications
Khang X. Vu is a doctoral candidate in the Political Science Department at Boston College, where he focuses on East Asian politics and nuclear weapons. Khang earned his master’s degree from Dartmouth College in 2019.
North Korea’s emerging blackmail strategy
A deadlock in negotiation between the US and South Korea leaves Pyongyang to make all the gains.
Is the second Trump-Kim summit necessary?
The more attention the world pays Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal, the less incentive it has to actually surrender weapons.
The third Moon-Kim summit: uncertainties abound
Moon Jae-in is attempting to mediate between Washington and Pyongyang, while his personal approval plummets at home.
The discord in the Korean peace process
Dealing with North Korea has never been easy, but the US and South Korea have differing priorities in the negotiations.
Pyongyang’s promises
Despite the much-trumpeted summit, Kim Jong-un does not seem to be honouring his end of the deal.
Trump–Kim summit: Moon’s conflicted achievement
The South Korean President’s shuttle diplomacy may fracture his relationship with the US.
The prospect of North Korea’s economic reform
Declarations of reform mean decentralisation, and may not be sincere.
Deciphering symbols at the inter-Korean summit
The subtle messages of the historic meeting go well beyond the words on paper.
The peril of North Korea’s charm offensive
The US and South Korea must be wary about Pyongyang dangling the strings.
