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South Korea
2012 – Ripe for a Flashpoint
With a series of elections and other events in Asia-Pacific next year, there’s plenty of room for tensions to boil over.
Why All Roads Lead to Mongolia
Mongolians have long dismissed their country as a pony between two elephants. But a wealth of natural resources could change that.
Why to Give North Korea Food Aid
Kim Jong-Il’s regime doesn’t make it easy to help his country’s starving population. But in the long run, offering aid is the lesser of two evils.
Unification Indifference
South Koreans haven’t turned against unification with North Korea. They’re just indifferent over the issue.
‘Counter-Bismarckian’ Diplomacy
The US has a careful balancing act to perform if it wants to modify its custodian role in the Asia-Pacific ‘commons.’
‘Counter-Bismarckian’ Diplomacy
The US has a careful balancing act to perform if it wants to modify its custodian role in the Asia-Pacific ‘commons.’
Sino-South Korea Ties Warming?
Differing regional security perceptions have led to a tricky period in South Korea-China relations.
How to Play North Korea Long Game
North Korea is showing signs of wanting to get back to talks. But without any changes to its behaviour, it might be better to focus on the next generation.
Why US Needs South Korea Base
The Jeju Island base isn’t about containing China. It’s about protecting South Korea and others from an increasingly erratic North Korea.
ASEAN Questions US
The US is ceding leadership to China and Korea in Southeast Asia. Passing key trade deals could help remedy that.
A Kim Capture Plan?
The annual US-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise is reported to have practiced capturing Kim Jong-il.
Why Dokdo Matters to Korea
The dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima is about more than geography for South Koreans. It’s about national identity.