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A Closer Look at the Yelabuga UAV Factory

March 9, 2026, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Satellite imagery shows rapid expansion of Russian UAV and UCAV production infrastructure at the Yelabuga Special Economic Zone, with reports suggesting potential North Korean labor involvement... Download Report PDF The Yelabuga drone factory has been identified in open-source reports as a…

Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?

Analysis, Commentary, Foreign Affairs

October 13, 2025, by Victor Cha, Bonny Lin, Andy Lim and Truly Tinsley— CSIS experts address critical questions regarding Chinese Premier Li Qiang's recent visit to North Korea and the significance for bilateral ties.