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Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Takes Effect
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Above: Russian Minister of Defense, Andrey Belousov (2nd L) meets with his North Korean counterpart No Kwang Chol (2nd R) in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Nov. 29, 2024. Image copyright: RUS Defense Ministry/Vadim Savitsky/Contributor/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
This defense pact highlights the united stance of Russia and North Korea against US aggression, ensuring mutual military support and rejecting Western sanctions. By strengthening their ties in defense, economics, and technology, both nations have demonstrated that Washington can no longer isolate or intimidate them. The era of Western bullying tactics is over as the globe moves towards a multipolar world.
Pro-establishment narrative
This growing alliance poses a severe threat to the region, but it can be thwarted. The West can isolate Russia's influence over Pyongyang by strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea, enhancing military deterrence, supporting Ukraine, and engaging with China in diplomacy. It can also counter North Korean communications to help undermine Kim Jong Un's dangerous narrative.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 17% chance that North Korea will deploy military personnel to Ukraine before Jan. 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
