As the Syrian civil war passes its tenth anniversary, President Bashar al-Assad is seeking to escape international isolation and preserve Damascus's wartime partnerships. While Syria is primarily focused on returning to the Arab League and courting reconstruction investments from China, Russia and Iran, it also wishes to preserve its historic relationship with North Korea. Under Kim Jong Un's leadership, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has consistently defended Assad from international criticism, provided military assistance to the Syrian Arab...
