Aug 1, 2017

A South Korean Perspective on the Impact of Sanctions

By Kim Joong-ho

There is no way to hurt the regime of the DPRK without hurting its people; and there is no way to support the people of...

Aug 1, 2017

A U.S. Perspective on the Impact of Sanctions

By James Walsh

Despite a crowded news agenda, North Korea has managed to draw the attention of both political leaders and the public at large. Missile tests, an...

Oct 7, 2016

Joint U.S.-Korea Academic Studies 2016 – Full Publication

This is the full PDF of the 2016 edition of Joint U.S.-Korea Academic Studies. Please click here to download the individual chapters included in this...

Oct 7, 2016

Introduction | Deciphering China’s Security Intentions in Northeast Asia

By Gilbert Rozman

Countries active in Northeast Asia differ in how they interpret China’s intentions in regard to security. Does China seek regional domination? Is it defensively resisting...

Oct 7, 2016

Dynamic Dilemmas: China’s Evolving Northeast Asia Security Strategy

By Oriana Skylar Mastro

What are Chinese strategic intentions in Northeast Asia, and how have they evolved in recent years? Scholarly and policy research largely focuses on how domestic...

Oct 7, 2016

Deciphering China’s Security Intentions in Northeast Asia: The Japanese Debate

By Michishita Narushige

China’s growing military capabilities are an increasing source of consternation for Japan. Areas of concern include China’s activities in the East China Sea, Beijing’s increasing...

Oct 7, 2016

U.S. Views of China’s Regional Strategy: Sphere of Influence or of Interests?

By Mark Tokola

Today’s relationship between the United States and China is more varied, complex, and cooperative than the accumulation of headlines would lead one to believe. The...

Oct 6, 2016

Deciphering China’s Security Intentions in Northeast Asia: A View from Russia

By Alexander Gabuev

With its 4,000 km border to the Russian Far East and Siberia, growing economic potential and military capabilities, rising China has been on the minds...

Oct 6, 2016

Deciphering China’s Security Intentions in Northeast Asia: A View from South Korea

By Lee Dong Ryul

The most noticeable shift of diplomacy and security strategy in Xi Jinping’s government is the evolution of peripheral diplomacy. China’s East Asia strategy is especially...

Oct 6, 2016

Introduction | Rethinking the South Korea-Japan Values Gap

By Gilbert Rozman

What equilibrium means to geopolitical balance of power maneuvering, equality means to national identity resentments over gaps perceived as unjust. When South Korea gained favor...

Oct 6, 2016

South Korean Identity Under Park Geun-hye: Crosscurrents & Choppy Waters

By Scott Snyder

South Korea’s nation-building project during the Cold War relied heavily on strong state direction designed to generate a sense of cohesion and national identity. These...

Oct 6, 2016

The Abe Administration and Japanese National Identity: An Update

By Brad Glosserman

It is tempting to see in developments in contemporary Japanese politics indications of a fundamental shift in Japanese national identity. Resist that temptation. There are...