Full Book | Joint U.S.-Korea Academic Studies 2017
Preface At the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI), we take pride in fostering connections to advance United States-Republic of Korea ties. Through bringing together…
Intro | Establishing Triangular Talks Among Washington, Beijing, and Seoul
Of five alternative approaches to addressing the North Korean threat to stability in East Asia and beyond, this section is concerned with the possibility of…
A View from China on Triangular Relations
What will it take to jump start trilateral talks among Beijing, Seoul, and Washington over the situation on the Korean Peninsula, including the denuclearization of…
A View from South Korea on Sino-ROK Relations
Although we are only into the first months of the Trump administration, many Koreans recognize that the U.S.-led, market-oriented, liberal international order has been severely…
A View from the United States on Sino-U.S. Relations
During the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, the candidates reached a bipartisan consensus on one issue: how to deal with North Korea. Hillary Clinton and Donald…
A View from the United States on ROK-U.S. Relations
For the proverbial visitor from Mars, the political situation in Northeast Asia is inexplicable. Sitting amidst a group of relatively stable, wealthy, and powerful countries,…
Intro | The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Bilateral Relations
The construct “Chinese national identity” refers to narratives from China’s leadership, media, and academic spokespersons about what makes their country distinctive and how those ideas…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-Japanese Relations
Sino-Japanese relations have been in another volatility cycle since the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands disputes flared up again in summer 2012. The downward trend seems to have…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-South Korean Relations
How do Chinese national identity narratives affect Sino-South Korean relations? The Koguryo history war more than a decade ago was a turning point in bilateral…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-ASEAN Relations
China and ASEAN possess tremendous opportunities for economic cooperation, but also face significant security challenges, particularly regarding the South China Sea. In both domains, China’s…