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The past year has not been without its challenges and lowlights, particularly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in tremendous loss of life and has disrupted the global rules-based order. One of the most shocking incidents of 2023 was the reported involvement of North Korean troops in the conflict. The presence of these troops on European soil signals Russia’s increasingly desperate attempts to ensure success in Ukraine and raises concern over military alliances that the West may have underestimated.