Sending in the Troops

Nov 1, 2024

2 min

Glen Duerr, Ph.D.

In stunning news, NATO just confirmed that North Korea has deployed about 12,000 troops to Russia.


The troops have already been deployed to the Kursk border region of Russia. According to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, this move represents “a significant escalation” in North Korea’s support of Russia and could lead to a dangerous expansion of the war.



International relations expert, Dr. Glen Duerr, gave his thoughts about the impact of this strategic move in a recent interview. Here are three key points:

  • North Korea has already been supporting Russia amid their war with Ukraine. But North Korean troops in Russia signifies an escalation. Is this move bringing to light Russia's weakness?
  • Initially, it was reported that 3,000 North Korean troops were deployed. But it turns out there were actually 12,000 troops deployed to Russia from North Korea. How will these numbers impact not only the weary troops of Ukraine but also the tensions of the Korean Peninsula and the wider Indo-Pacific region?
  • North Korea has one of the largest militaries in the world, in relation to their country's population. How will their support of Russia impact the future of the war?


If you are a journalist covering the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, look no further than our experts for valuable insight and expert knowledge.


Dr. Glen Duerr is an expert on this subject and is available to speak to media regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Simply click on his icon to arrange an interview or contact Mark Weinstein at mweinstein@cedarville.edu.


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Glen Duerr, Ph.D.

Professor of International Studies

Dr. Deurr's research interests include nationalism and secession, comparative politics, and international relations theory

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