North Korea – Iran
Context
North Korea and Iran have a long and complex relationship. The two countries have been close allies since the 1970s, and they have cooperated on a number of issues, including nuclear technology and missile development. However, the relationship has also been strained at times, particularly over North Korea’s nuclear program.
Recent Developments
In recent years, there has been a growing convergence of interests between North Korea and Iran. Both countries are facing increasing pressure from the United States and its allies, and they have both been seeking to develop closer ties with other countries in order to counter this pressure.
This convergence of interests has led to a number of high-level visits between North Korea and Iran. In 2015, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. This was the first meeting between the leaders of the two countries in 18 years.
Common Interests
North Korea and Iran share a number of common interests. Both countries are:
- Facing increasing pressure from the United States. The United States has been trying to pressure North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, and it has been trying to pressure Iran to limit its nuclear program.
- Seeking to develop closer ties with other countries. North Korea and Iran have been trying to develop closer ties with other countries in order to counter the pressure from the United States.
- Willing to cooperate on nuclear technology and missile development. North Korea and Iran have both been developing nuclear technology and missiles, and they have been willing to cooperate on these programs.
Challenges
Despite their common interests, there are also a number of challenges to the North Korea-Iran relationship. These challenges include:
- The United States. The United States is opposed to the North Korea-Iran relationship, and it has been trying to pressure both countries to end their cooperation.
- The nuclear issue. The United States is concerned about North Korea’s nuclear program, and it is trying to pressure North Korea to abandon it. This is a major point of contention between the two countries.
- The human rights issue. Iran has been accused of human rights abuses, and this has been a point of contention between Iran and the United States.
Outlook
The North Korea-Iran relationship is likely to continue to be complex and challenging. The two countries have a number of common interests, but they also face a number of challenges. It is unclear how these challenges will be resolved, but they are likely to continue to shape the relationship for the foreseeable future.
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