Analysis and commentary on the U.S.-South Korea relationship and what Korea means for American interests. New posts several times a week.
Recent Posts
The South Korean Nuclear Armament Debate
Karl Friedhoff, Terrence Matsuo, Andy Hong, Clint Work, Jennifer Ahn, Taehwa Hong, Bo Ram Kwon, Erik Mobrand, S. Paul Choi, Heather Williams, Jessica Link, and Caroline Milne •
U.S.-ROK Alliance Consultative Mechanisms: Strengthening Deterrence, Providing Reassurance, Facing an Enduring Challenge
S. Paul Choi •
Consultative mechanisms collectively reflect the breadth and depth of ROK-U.S. security cooperation, as well as the increasingly complex strategic environment in which the alliance operates.
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History’s Long Shadow: Contradictions in the U.S. Commitment to Korea
Clint Work •
The history surrounding the U.S. commitment to South Korea, including the nuclear umbrella, is critical to understanding the alliance today.
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South Korea’s Drive Toward Deterrent Capabilities
Andy Hong •
South Korea’s conventional weapons advancements are a critical variable in Seoul’s potential development of an indigenous nuclear deterrent.
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