Opportunities and Pitfalls of an End of War Declaration for Korea

While an end of war declaration poses some opportunities for cooperation between the U.S. and North Korea, there are also reasons why it may not...

Long-standing national security commitments override rapprochement promise

South Korea’s decision to conduct a joint military exercise despite North Korea’s warning reiterate the priority placed on national security.

Full Book | Joint U.S.-Korea Academic Studies 2021

The Pandemic as a Geopolitical Gamechanger in the Indo-Pacific: The View from China

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific: A View from the United States

China, ASEAN, and the Covid-19 Pandemic

How COVID-19 Has Affected the Geopolitics of Korea

The Pandemic as a Geopolitical Game Changer in the Indo-Pacific: The View from Japan

Korean Interests in Peace and Stability Around the Taiwan Strait

While Korea has been reluctant to sign on to initiatives that challenge China, experts say it will be harder for Seoul to continue making that...

How South Korea Can Upgrade its Strategic Partnership with Vietnam

South Korea and Vietnam are both regional middle powers caught by strategic dilemmas amid intensifying U.S.-China competition.

U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateralism after the Biden-Moon Summit

As policymakers muddle through the continued freeze in Korea-Japan relations, the U.S. should not have too high expectations for trilateral cooperation.

Domestic Goals Override Foreign Policy Headwinds

Seoul and Washington agreed to remove ROK missile development restrictions, which supports South Korea’s goal of attaining military sovereignty.

The Biden-Moon Summit: Reaffirming Common Ties and Goals, and Delicately Dancing Around North Korea Issues

Differences remain between the United States and South Korea on engagement with the North, particularly on pressing it on human rights abuses.

North Korean Sanctions Evasion: The UN Panel of Experts Report

If the data reported by the UN Panel of Experts is correct, North Korea is already getting significant de facto sanctions relief.

Persistent Fear of North Korea’s Propaganda

The legal battle over the publication of Kim Il Sung’s memoir shows that many South Koreans still perceive North Korean propaganda as a threat.