Pyongyang's Provocation in a Sea of Familiar Patterns The latest suspected ballistic missile test by North Korea is just another iteration in a long running drama that has captivated and terrified the international community for decades.
The specifics of this incident are still emerging, but it's the familiar context that should give us pause – not as an isolated event, but as a symptom of deeper tensions and power struggles that have been brewing for years.
The timing of this test is particularly noteworthy, coming on the heels of joint military drills by South Korea and the US.