The path ahead with North Korea remains uncertain—even following assurances of "denuclearization" talks.

Can Seoul thread the needle between Washington's demands and what Pyongyang is willing to accept?

There won't be a carrier at this year's Foal Eagle exercise, but there will be an immensely well-equipped U.S. Navy Expeditionary Strike Group.

Did the alliance and Kim Jong-un arrive at a "freeze-for-freeze" of sorts?

Rational self-interest and energy security are more important than Western politics for US allies in Northeast Asia.

Moon Jae-in is learning from his liberal predecessors, while being careful to avoid their mistakes.

The talks for a new SMA come at a sensitive time for the alliance.

U.S. pressure on Seoul over trade issues undercuts the need for cooperation on North Korea policy.

The thaw in relations is not going to last long.

What are the geopolitical implications of inter-Korean rapprochement in early 2018?

Four long-time Korea watchers discuss what led to talks between North and South Korea, and what comes next.

Has diplomacy already peaked for the year?

How can the Moon administration respond to Kim Jong-un's outreach without alienating the United States?

North Korea aims to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies, with the goal of breaking the alliance.

South Korea's president says the proposal will depend on North Korea's behavior.

A look at the geopolitical drivers of policy in North Korea, China, and elsewhere.