2023 in Review: The Deepening of Trilateral Cooperation
The intensity, level, and sweep of trilateral cooperation we have seen in the past year has gone beyond any previous efforts.
2023 in Review: Navigating the Complex Waves of Korea-Japan Relations
While progress has been made in easing the tension between Seoul and Tōkyō, perennial historical issues will be challenges in the new year.
Japan–South Korea–US relations thawed, but not warm enough
The August 18, 2023 summit at Camp David was rightly hailed as a breakthrough moment for Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
The Future of the Indo-Pacific as Envisioned at Camp David: A Korean Perspective
The “Spirit of Camp David” pledged that the three countries would make the Indo-Pacific “thriving, connected, resilient, stable, and secure.”
Camp David and the New Normal of U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateralism
Although the vision outlined at Camp David has potential to advance U.S.-Japan-Korea objectives, there remain obstacles to its success.
The Economic Components of the Camp David Trilateral Summit
The Camp David Summit marks the beginning of a new era and has implications far beyond security cooperation.
U.S. Moves to Lock in Gains at Camp David Trilateral Summit
When the leaders of Japan and Korea join Biden at Camp David on August 18, it will cap a year of remarkable progress in improving relations.
Fukushima Water Threatens to Dampen Korea-Japan Detente
The release of contaminated water from Fukushima will be a test of President Yoon’s political skills and improving Korea-Japan relations.
Yoon Advances Diplomatic Goals at the G7 Summit
At the recent G7, Yoon Suk Yeol made progress in realizing his foreign policy vision of Korea as the “global pivotal state.”
Sino-Korean Relations in a Fluctuating Region
South Korea looks to balance it with China and the United States while advancing its interests with both states.