Alexander James

Alexander James is a freelance writer focusing on international affairs, with a particular emphasis on the Korean peninsula.

North Korea: an opportunity lost is an opportunity gained

The recurring three-part drama, Unsuccessful Diplomacy-North Korean Belligerence-United Nations Sanctions, is airing on our screens once again. How do we we break the cycle - and finally get North Korea to change its behaviour?

By Alexander James

/ 8 Mar 2013

Doubting North Korea’s ‘collapsists’

Commentators on North Korea have predicted the immanent downfall of its dictatorial regieme since its inception, but even after the second transition of power to another member of the Kim family it is yet to show any signs of wavering. Perhaps it is time for the international community to consider

By Alexander James

/ 19 Apr 2012