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Sabres are rattling. What’s next for North Korea?

Nov 29, 2017

1 min

Glen Duerr, Ph.D.

On Wednesday, North Korea launched another missile. This is the 15th launch this year, but this one appears different. North Korea claims this is new type of intercontinental ballistic missile with a "super-large heavy warhead" — which is capable of striking the US mainland.


America is on alert. New sanctions are being implemented and every effort seems to be in play to avoid conflict.


But can conflict be avoided? Has North Korea over-played its hand with a Trump administration that has already vowed ‘the situation will be handled.’


What is left to do and what can be done?


That’s where the experts from Cedarville University can help.


Dr. Glen Duerr is an associate professor of International Studies at Cedarville University. His research and expertise includes nationalism and secession, comparative politics, and international relations theory.


Dr. Frank Jenista is a political science professor at Cedarville University. Before returning to the academic world, Frank spent 25 years of service as a U.S. diplomat working as a Senior Foreign Service Officer at U.S. embassy in Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, South America, and the Philippines. Dr. Jenista is an expert on foreign relations, international issues and diplomacy.


Both experts are available to speak with media regarding this issue. Simply click on either icon to arrange an interview.


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

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