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U.S.-South Korea alliance
Why Moon Jae-in Should Not Follow Willy Brandt’s Footsteps
By Khang Vu
As Pyongyang seeks to create dissonance in the U.S.-South Korea alliance, Seoul and Washington must move in lockstep.
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Darcie Draudt on President Moon's 2-Year Anniversary
May 01, 2019
Darcie Draudt on President Moon's 2-Year Anniversary
How is South Korea’s Moon Jae-in faring two years into his presidency?
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Darcie Draudt on President Moon's 2-Year Anniversary
When Tokyo and Seoul Fight, a Complacent Washington Loses
March 26, 2019
When Tokyo and Seoul Fight, a Complacent Washington Loses
Bickering between Seoul and Tokyo plays directly into the hands of Pyongyang and Beijing.
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When Tokyo and Seoul Fight, a Complacent Washington Loses
Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?
March 08, 2019
Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?
Making sense of the new Dong Maeng drills.
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Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?
US, South Korea Call Off Foal Eagle and Key Resolve Exercises, Announce New Exercise
March 04, 2019
US, South Korea Call Off Foal Eagle and Key Resolve Exercises, Announce New Exercise
A new exercise represents a modification of the normally expansive springtime allied drills.
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US, South Korea Call Off Foal Eagle and Key Resolve Exercises, Announce New Exercise
What Does the Signed Cost Sharing Agreement Mean for the US-South Korea Alliance?
February 15, 2019
What Does the Signed Cost Sharing Agreement Mean for the US-South Korea Alliance?
Though a positive development, it's hard to see the new burden sharing agreement as anything more than a stopgap measure.
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What Does the Signed Cost Sharing Agreement Mean for the US-South Korea Alliance?
US, South Korea Reach Preliminary One-Year Burden-Sharing Agreement
February 06, 2019
US, South Korea Reach Preliminary One-Year Burden-Sharing Agreement
The agreement will see South Korea increase its contribution from $800 million to $1 billion over one year.
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US, South Korea Reach Preliminary One-Year Burden-Sharing Agreement
US Special Envoy in Korea for Talks Ahead of Trump-Kim summit
February 06, 2019
US Special Envoy in Korea for Talks Ahead of Trump-Kim summit
The US special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, will stop in both Seoul and Pyongyang this week.
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US Special Envoy in Korea for Talks Ahead of Trump-Kim summit
Two Alliances in Trouble: Managing the US-Philippine and US-South Korea Alliances in 2019
January 24, 2019
Two Alliances in Trouble: Managing the US-Philippine and US-South Korea Alliances in 2019
Two U.S. alliances are in trouble in Asia.
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Two Alliances in Trouble: Managing the US-Philippine and US-South Korea Alliances in 2019
How to Pave the Road to Trump-Kim 2.0
January 22, 2019
How to Pave the Road to Trump-Kim 2.0
Working-level talks must proceed with urgency to avoid a repeat of the pitfalls of the 2018 Singapore encounter.
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How to Pave the Road to Trump-Kim 2.0
The US-South Korea Military Cost-Sharing Agreement Has Expired. Now What?
January 04, 2019
The US-South Korea Military Cost-Sharing Agreement Has Expired. Now What?
Trump’s cost-focused approach is taking its toll on the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
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The US-South Korea Military Cost-Sharing Agreement Has Expired. Now What?
Mattis to Leave Trump Administration January 1, To Be Replaced by Patrick Shanahan
December 26, 2018
Mattis to Leave Trump Administration January 1, To Be Replaced by Patrick Shanahan
Trump has dismissed his inaugural secretary of defense over policy disagreements.
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Mattis to Leave Trump Administration January 1, To Be Replaced by Patrick Shanahan
Mattis: US-South Korea 2019 Foal Eagle Exercise to Be 'Reorganized'
November 22, 2018
Mattis: US-South Korea 2019 Foal Eagle Exercise to Be 'Reorganized'
The alliance will announce a decision by December 1.
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Mattis: US-South Korea 2019 Foal Eagle Exercise to Be 'Reorganized'
Who’s Driving the Wedge Into US-South Korea Relations?
November 22, 2018
Who’s Driving the Wedge Into US-South Korea Relations?
Don't blame Pyongyang: the United States and South Korea are weakening their alliance on their own.
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Who’s Driving the Wedge Into US-South Korea Relations?
Seoul Is Testing US Patience Over North Korea Sanctions
November 17, 2018
Seoul Is Testing US Patience Over North Korea Sanctions
South Korea’s Moon Jae-in risks breaching American and UN measures in wooing Pyongyang.
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Seoul Is Testing US Patience Over North Korea Sanctions
North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement
October 02, 2018
North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement
Despite questions, the agreement should be welcomed – including by the U.S.
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North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement
US Forces Korea Is About to See a Change in Command
September 17, 2018
US Forces Korea Is About to See a Change in Command
General Vincent K. Brooks is stepping down as the commander of U.S. Forces Korea.
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US Forces Korea Is About to See a Change in Command
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Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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