This shift in global security dynamics warrants closer scrutiny both of North Korea’s immediate motivations, such as its motivation to gain operational experience under modern warfare conditions, and the nature and depth of the alignment between Russia and North Korea that extends beyond short-term, transactional cooperation.
By examining North Korea’s intervention, potential future developments in bilateral ties, and the broader regional and global consequences of these dynamics, this analysis underscores the urgency of reevaluating simplistic narratives about authoritarian unity. The strategic realignment among authoritarian actors, though far from the ideological fraternity implied by the term “axis,” poses a significant challenge to the global balance of power and demands a clear-eyed response.
