Author Archive

Joel S. Wit

Founder of the 38North website

Joel S. Wit is a Senior Fellow at the U.S.-Korea Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and founder of the 38North website.

Management

Back Channel to North Korea

Can secret contacts between Pyongyang and Washington help chart a path out of the crisis?

Joel S. Wit, The Atlantic
August 14, 2017

Defense

Can Trump Make a Deal With North Korea?

One of the biggest problems facing the president-elect might also be his biggest opportunity.

Joel S. Wit and Richard Sokolsky, The Atlantic
November 22, 2016

Tech

7 Reasons to Worry About North Korea's Weapons

Is the country bluffing or issuing real threats? Why we should pay attention either way.

Jenny Town and Joel S. Wit, The Atlantic
April 17, 2013