Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation discusses the escalating tension with North Korea and unpacks the security risks, likely outcomes, and the US response. Olivia Enos, policy analyst in the Asian Studies Center at the Heritage Foundation, contributes with insights into the human rights angle of the situation, including the impact on refugees and prisoners.
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