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Korean Reunification
Korean Reunification Is Already Unviable
By Justin Fendos
Reunification, the long-held Korean dream, is already unviable. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
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South Korea in the Storm: Managing the US Alliance and North Korea
October 04, 2017
South Korea in the Storm: Managing the US Alliance and North Korea
Steven Denney returns to discuss the Moon Jae-in administration's acclimation to the North Korea threat.
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South Korea in the Storm: Managing the US Alliance and North Korea
Self-Reliance and Sunshine: Previewing President Moon's North Korea Policy
May 10, 2017
Self-Reliance and Sunshine: Previewing President Moon's North Korea Policy
Moon should be wary of emphasizing the old principle of self-reliance in solving inter-Korea issues.
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Self-Reliance and Sunshine: Previewing President Moon's North Korea Policy
What Happens If North Korea Collapses?
September 03, 2016
What Happens If North Korea Collapses?
If Kim Jong-un's regime collapses, how will China, the U.S., and South Korea react?
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What Happens If North Korea Collapses?
Could Koreans Lead a Future Generation of Private Military Firms?
April 06, 2016
Could Koreans Lead a Future Generation of Private Military Firms?
Where would North Korea's soldiers go after a hypothetical reunification on the Korean peninsula?
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Could Koreans Lead a Future Generation of Private Military Firms?
Interview: Lawrence Wilkerson
December 03, 2015
Interview: Lawrence Wilkerson
A discussion of tensions in East Asia, and some possible solutions
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Interview: Lawrence Wilkerson
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 2
September 09, 2015
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 2
Despite the strength of their ties, neither country should take the alliance for granted.
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Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 2
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 1
September 07, 2015
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 1
What might happen to America's alliance with Korea in the event of reunification?
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Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 1
After North Korean Shelling, Another Look at South Korea's 'Trustpolitik'
August 20, 2015
After North Korean Shelling, Another Look at South Korea's 'Trustpolitik'
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After North Korean Shelling, Another Look at South Korea's 'Trustpolitik'
North Korea’s New Time Zone
August 14, 2015
North Korea’s New Time Zone
Pyongyang's decision to set its clocks back is another blow to the reunification dream.
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North Korea’s New Time Zone
The Generation Gap on Korean Unification
January 29, 2015
The Generation Gap on Korean Unification
Young South Koreans have a new sense of distance from North Korea -- and a corresponding apathy toward unification.
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The Generation Gap on Korean Unification
Why Korea Can’t Follow Germany’s Reunification Model
July 18, 2014
Why Korea Can’t Follow Germany’s Reunification Model
South Korea's Dresden Doctrine is destined to fail because it is based on the German example of reunification.
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Why Korea Can’t Follow Germany’s Reunification Model
Poll Shows Fracturing North Korean View of Reunification
July 11, 2014
Poll Shows Fracturing North Korean View of Reunification
As hunger rears again, the reasons for supporting reunification are not what Pyongyang would hope.
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Poll Shows Fracturing North Korean View of Reunification
Korea: Wagering on Unification
May 30, 2014
Korea: Wagering on Unification
Despite ongoing tension and uncertainty on the Peninsula, investors are looking at unification with increased optimism.
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Korea: Wagering on Unification
Unintended Consequences of US Alliances in Asia
April 07, 2014
Unintended Consequences of US Alliances in Asia
The benefits of US alliances in Asia are often touted, but what about the costs?
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Unintended Consequences of US Alliances in Asia
If Korea Were to Unite...
January 31, 2013
If Korea Were to Unite...
The balance of power in Northeast Asia could be dropped on its head. Old tensions — and new ones– could be unleashed.
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If Korea Were to Unite...
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Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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