A New China-North Korea Test?
How will the increasing impact of public opinion on Chinese foreign policy and the prospect of a third nuclear test impact relations between China and North Korea.
Five Issues to Consider for a Korean FTA with China
Now that Korea and China have agreed to begin FTA negotiations, what does that mean for Korea and trade in East Asia?
Why North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch is Bad News for Beijing
Why North Korea’s failed missile launch could make life harder for China and lead to a 3rd nuclear test by North Korea.
What the ‘Asia Pivot’ Means for South Korea
What does the “ Asia pivot” really means for South Korea, a long-time U.S. ally that already hosts a strong contingent of some 28,500 American soldiers?
Cross-Strait Détente: A Case Study for Inter-Korea Relations?
Cross-Strait relations have improved dramatically since 2008. What caused such different outcomes? What lessons from the Cross-Strait relations can be applied to inter-Korea relations?
Taiwan’s Election and the Cross-Strait Connections to Korea
By Nicholas Hamisevicz 2012 is a year of elections and leadership transitions in Asia. Taiwan was set to have the honor of kicking things off,…
12 Things on the Korean Peninsula to Watch for in 2012
A look at the issues to watch for in 2012 on the Korea peninsula.
India: The Other Emerging Power’s Reaction to Kim Jong Il’s Death
While China is North Korea’s major benefactor, Asia’s other emerging giant has the option of reacting to its interests in the region rather providing the regime support to maintain stability.
What to Make of Kim Jong-il’s Funeral?
By Chad 0’Carroll Hundreds of thousands of mourning North Koreans lined the bitterly cold streets of Pyongyang today to say goodbye to their leader, Kim…
China’s Response to Kim’s Death: 1994 and 2011
By Sarah K. Yun In light of the uncertainties following the death of Kim Jong-il, China has stepped to the forefront as the first foreign…