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How South Korea Should Prepare Before Trump Returns to the White House

How South Korea Should Prepare Before Trump Returns to the White House

By Mitch Shin
Devising a concrete plan to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and recalibrating its policy on North Korea would be top priorities for Seoul over the next two months.

South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

By Mitch Shin
The two sides condemned the North’s ICBM test and its apparent deployment of troops Russia.
The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances

The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances

By Derek Grossman
China is the biggest factor behind the continued development of the U.S. alliance network – a trend that works independently of, and supersedes, any political dynamics in Washington.

Ahead of US Presidential Election, North Korea Launches ICBM

Ahead of US Presidential Election, North Korea Launches ICBM

By Mitch Shin
Just after the South Korean defense minister met his counterpart in Washington, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Harris or Trump? South Korea’s Own Political Divide Colors Views of the US Election 

Harris or Trump? South Korea’s Own Political Divide Colors Views of the US Election 

By Jong Eun Lee
Depending on their foreign policy preferences, South Korea’s political groups have varied perceptions of what they would like to see from the next U.S. administration. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Taking Stock of the South Korea-US Nuclear Consultative Group

Taking Stock of the South Korea-US Nuclear Consultative Group

By Hely Desai
The new mechanism is supposed to provide reassurance over the credibility of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. 

What the US Forces Japan Reorganization Means for South Korea

What the US Forces Japan Reorganization Means for South Korea

By Jihoon Yu
Given South Korea’s heavy reliance on the U.S. military presence for its own security, the reconstitution of USFJ may necessitate a reassessment of Seoul’s strategic posture and defense planning.
The Strategic Imperative for South Korea’s Nuclear Armament

The Strategic Imperative for South Korea’s Nuclear Armament

By Lakhvinder Singh
A signature campaign in support of South Korea developing its own nuclear weapons represents a profound shift in policy, driven by doubts about U.S. extended deterrence.

South Korea and US Will Start Summer Military Drills Next Week

South Korea and US Will Start Summer Military Drills Next Week

By Kim Tong-hyung
The drills could trigger a belligerent response from North Korea, which portrays them as invasion rehearsals. During last year’s exercises, the North conducted ballistic missile tests.

The Potential Impact of a Second Trump Term on Inter-Korean Relations

The Potential Impact of a Second Trump Term on Inter-Korean Relations

By Jihoon Yu
Trump's unconventional diplomatic style could break deadlocks, but his unpredictable approach and possible sidelining of South Korea's strategic interests risks destabilizing the region, too. 

Fixing Deteriorating US Deterrence on the Korean Peninsula

Fixing Deteriorating US Deterrence on the Korean Peninsula

By Connor Fiddler
Thus far, the Washington Declaration has not had the intended effect. What more can the United States do?
South Korea’s Nuclear Latency: A Critical and Analytical Evaluation

South Korea’s Nuclear Latency: A Critical and Analytical Evaluation

By Jihoon Yu
By maintaining the capability to develop nuclear weapons rapidly – without actually doing so – South Korea ensures a form of strategic ambiguity that can serve as a deterrent in itself.

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