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Asia at a Tipping Point: Korea, The Rise of China, and the Impact of Leadership Transitions

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Gilbert Rozman

June 15, 2012

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Security Challenges on the Korean Peninsula

North Korea poses the most serious security challenges for South Korea and Japan that they have faced in many decades as well as formidable challenges...

Andrew Scobell

June 12, 2012

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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...

Sarah Yun

June 12, 2012

Analysis

The View from Russia

At a Russo-Korean summit in August 2011 Kim Jong-il announced his willingness to resume the Six-Party Talks without preconditions, i.e. no denuclearization or apologies. He...

Gilbert Rozman

June 8, 2012

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Japan’s Response to Nuclear North Korea

When scholars and commentators discuss Japan’s response to nuclear-armed North Korea, many jump to the conclusion that Japan will start thinking about arming itself with...

Narushige Michshita

June 8, 2012

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The View from South Korea

Change over continuity is now the tenor of the times on the Korean peninsula and beyond. For one thing, the year 2012—dubbed “Super Year”—has begun...

Kim

June 7, 2012

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Diverging Trajectories of Trust in Northeast Asia: South Korea’s Security Relations with Japan and China

Most studies of contemporary Northeast Asian security focus on the U.S. interaction with China, Japan or South Korea and are concerned with aspects of national...

Leif-Eric Easley

June 7, 2012

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The Asymmetrical Challenges of North Korea’s Air Force

With South Korea taking delivery of 60 next-generation fighter jets in 2016, North Korea's air force commanders will be hard pressed to maintain an aerial...

Chad OCarroll

June 5, 2012

Analysis

Upgrading South Korea’s Air Force

By Chad 0’Carroll As the economic crisis continues to lead governments into austerity programs worldwide, South Korea is preparing to sign off on defense contracts...

Chad OCarroll

May 22, 2012

Analysis

Is There a Connection Between North Korean Rhetoric and Action?

Chad O'Carroll looks at North Korea's recent increase in belligerent rhetoric against South Korea and Lee Myung-bak. Should this week's threats be dismissed as mere...

Chad OCarroll

April 26, 2012

Analysis

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.

Jack Pritchard

April 13, 2012

Analysis

2012 Seoul Summit: Pivot to Global Nuclear Security

A look at what went right, what went wrong, and the next steps from the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.

Duyeon Kim

April 4, 2012

Analysis

Malware Attacks on Korean News Websites

Chad O'Carroll takes a look at the high level of malware on South Korean news sites and possible links to North Korea.

Chad OCarroll

April 3, 2012

Analysis

Selling North Korea in New Frontiers: Profit and Revolution in Cyberspace

When the Internet became accessible to the international public in the 1990’s, it forever revolutionized the way people exchange information and communication. Demands for connection...

Jane Kim

April 2, 2012

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North Koreans Have Cell Phones – Why cell phones won’t lead to revolution and how they strengthen the regime.

Until the recent passing of Kim Jong-il, the world thought of North Korea as a Stalinist, Hermit Kingdom run by a crazy, nuclear weapon-building, grey...

Peter Nesbitt

April 2, 2012

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