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

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...

Mark Tokola

October 7, 2016

Publication

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

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...

Alexander Gabuev

October 6, 2016

Publication

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

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...

Lee Dong Ryul

October 6, 2016

Publication

Comparisons of the Alliance Thinking in Japan and South Korea as a Reflection of National Identity

While Tokyo and Seoul are often paired as key U.S. allies in Asia, and both alliances are now more solid than ever, their individual alliance...

Audrye Wong

October 6, 2016

Publication

North Korea’s Rationale Behind the Fifth Nuclear Test

Why did North Korea conduct a fifth nuclear test?

Maria Rosaria Coduti

September 30, 2016

Analysis

5 Books on Korean History Besides “The Two Koreas”

Any student of Korea policy knows “The Two Koreas,” by Don Oberdorfer. Famous both for its physical heft and its incredible detail, this book is...

Jenna Gibson

September 20, 2016

Analysis

Why a Hard Embargo of North Korea is Impractical

One option put forward to address North Korea's nuclear program is a hard embargo where all shipping into and out of North Korea would be...

Troy Stangarone

September 13, 2016

Analysis

Understanding North Korea’s Fifth Nuclear Test and Sanctions

North Korea has conducted its fifth nuclear test, the second test in less than a year. In combination with its efforts to advance its ballistic...

Troy Stangarone

September 9, 2016

Analysis

Is “Byungjin” Working? A Look at North Korea’s Money

Byungjin might be working, but probably not the way Kim Jong-un was thinking.

William Brown

September 7, 2016

Analysis

One Piece of a Larger Puzzle: Putting U.S.-ROK Military Exercises in Context

U.S.-ROK military exercises have been a key piece of the American presence on the Korean peninsula for more than half a century.

Travis Lindsay

September 1, 2016

Analysis

Why is China so upset about THAAD?

The decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea has been controversial in South Korea, and predictably...

Mark Tokola

August 30, 2016

Analysis

A Look Back at North Korea’s SLBM Tests

North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test last week displayed a troubling advancement of North Korea’s missile technology. Despite close international attention and outcry, North...

Juni Kim

August 29, 2016

Analysis

Should South Korea be Worried about Global Terrorism?

In light of recent terrorist incidents that have spread across the globe, South Koreans have voiced concerns about global terrorism possibly reaching their shores.

Juni Kim

August 23, 2016

Analysis

South Korea’s Overseas Peacekeeping Activities – Part I: The History and Current Status

It is expected that South Korea’s contribution to overseas peacekeeping missions will play a more critical role in contributing to international peace and security.

Hojun Song

July 29, 2016

Analysis

Implications for Korea of the platform of U.S. political parties – Part II: A look at the Democratic platform

Last week, we looked at the Republican Party platform. This week, the Democratic Party is meeting to nominate its candidate for president and vice president.

Phil Eskeland

July 26, 2016

Analysis