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North Korea’s Ties With Belarus: Limited But Not Insignificant

Time will tell as to whether Lukashenko will play any role, let alone a successful one, in reviving U.S.-North Korean diplomacy. Notwithstanding this unlikely possibility, the more important consequence of the recent elevation in Belarus-North Korea relations pertains to North Korea’s broadening of diplomatic partnerships. 

Newsletter by Edward Howell — April 6, 2026

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