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Ashton Carter’s Pacific Tour Highlights An Enduring US Pivot to Asia
November 04, 2015

Ashton Carter’s Pacific Tour Highlights An Enduring US Pivot to Asia

By Benjamin David Baker
The U.S. Secretary of Defense’s ongoing tour in the Pacific demonstrates that the “Pivot to Asia” is still important.

Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Alliance: Restraining the ROK
July 03, 2015

Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Alliance: Restraining the ROK

By Leon Whyte
The alliance is about more than just deterring Pyongyang.
The Evolution of the U.S-South Korea Alliance
June 13, 2015

The Evolution of the U.S-South Korea Alliance

By Leon Whyte
“For the alliance to continue into the future, it must expand beyond old parameters.”

South Korea Is Planning a Huge Increase in Defense Spending
April 22, 2015

South Korea Is Planning a Huge Increase in Defense Spending

By Ankit Panda
South Korea will increase its defense spending by over $200 billion over the next five years.

Top US General: North Korea is Making Progress on Asymmetric Capabilities
December 02, 2014

Top US General: North Korea is Making Progress on Asymmetric Capabilities

By Ankit Panda
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea highlighted North Korea's progress in developing asymmetric military capabilities.

South Korean Politics Drive OPCON Transfer
October 28, 2014

South Korean Politics Drive OPCON Transfer

By Steven Denney
The issue of operational control in South Korea has long been held prisoner to fickle domestic politics.

Malaysia Stops Lighthouse Construction in Disputed Waters
October 25, 2014

Malaysia Stops Lighthouse Construction in Disputed Waters

By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S. and South Korea delay OPCON transfer, PLAN adds a mine countermeasure vessel, and life in North Korea. Weekend links.
South Korea: Dependence in the Age of OPCON
July 09, 2014

South Korea: Dependence in the Age of OPCON

By Clint Work
The transfer of wartime operational control is part of larger questions about the US-ROK alliance.

US, South Korea Discuss Operational Control (OPCON) Transfer
June 17, 2014

US, South Korea Discuss Operational Control (OPCON) Transfer

By Ankit Panda
The two allies held a high-level meeting to discuss the transfer of wartime operational control of South Korean forces.

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