Wilson Memo: The Unique Relationship Between China & North Korea
Following our most recent program, the International Relations Education Program (IREP) featuring experts from the Asia Program and Kissinger Institute, this Wilson Memo provides Congressional staff with an in-depth analysis of the unique relationship between China and North Korea. Included in the memo is background on the fundamental ideology of North Korea, focused primarily on the concept of "Juche." This memo also analyzes how China views North Korea and vice versa. Finally, the memo concludes with realistic expectations for the future and U.S. policy options.
Congressional Relations
The Wilson Center’s office of Congressional Relations works to maintain a vibrant relationship with Members of Congress and their staffs. We organize and run a series of educational programs led by Wilson Center experts, ranging from seminars to private briefings, with the purpose of increasing congressional staffers’ knowledge of foreign policy. We also coordinate outreach to Capitol Hill, including testimonies by Wilson Center scholars and briefings specifically for Members of Congress. Read more
Indo-Pacific Program
The Indo-Pacific Program promotes policy debate and intellectual discussions on US interests in the Asia-Pacific as well as political, economic, security, and social issues relating to the world’s most populous and economically dynamic region. Read more
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The Kissinger Institute works to ensure that China policy serves American long-term interests and is founded in understanding of historical and cultural factors in bilateral relations and in accurate assessment of the aspirations of China’s government and people. Read more
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