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U.S.-South Korea alliance
The Long Road to the Korean War Armistice
By Adam Yang
Amid talk of a peace treaty, a look back at the arduous negotiation process behind the Korean Armistice Agreement.
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South Korea’s P-8A Decision
August 03, 2018
South Korea’s P-8A Decision
The Republic of Korea Navy’s choice boiled down to two factors: doctrine and capability.
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South Korea’s P-8A Decision
Minding the Gap in US-ROK Public Opinion
July 20, 2018
Minding the Gap in US-ROK Public Opinion
The key remains the U.S. president’s ability to articulate a clear vision to both the American and South Korean publics.
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Minding the Gap in US-ROK Public Opinion
Assessing South Korea's Role as an Indo-Pacific Middle Power
July 12, 2018
Assessing South Korea's Role as an Indo-Pacific Middle Power
What's driving South Korean thinking about the future of Asia?
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Assessing South Korea's Role as an Indo-Pacific Middle Power
Former PACOM Commander Harry Harris Takes Up Post as US Ambassador to South Korea
July 01, 2018
Former PACOM Commander Harry Harris Takes Up Post as US Ambassador to South Korea
Harris fills a critical ambassadorial appointment after 17 months of vacancy.
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Former PACOM Commander Harry Harris Takes Up Post as US Ambassador to South Korea
US, South Korea Indefinitely Suspend Marine Exchange Exercises
June 23, 2018
US, South Korea Indefinitely Suspend Marine Exchange Exercises
The suspension follows the cancellation of this year's Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercises.
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US, South Korea Indefinitely Suspend Marine Exchange Exercises
US, South Korea Announce Suspension of 2018 Ulchi-Freedom Guardian Military Exercise
June 19, 2018
US, South Korea Announce Suspension of 2018 Ulchi-Freedom Guardian Military Exercise
Ulchi-Freedom Guardian 2018 will be suspend amid an effort to sustain diplomatic momentum with North Korea.
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US, South Korea Announce Suspension of 2018 Ulchi-Freedom Guardian Military Exercise
How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
June 15, 2018
How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
President Carter wanted to withdraw U.S. ground troops from the peninsula. The 'deep state' disagreed.
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How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
Trump Cancels the June 12 Summit With Kim Jong Un: What Now?
May 25, 2018
Trump Cancels the June 12 Summit With Kim Jong Un: What Now?
With the June 12 summit in Singapore cancelled, what lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?
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Trump Cancels the June 12 Summit With Kim Jong Un: What Now?
Seeing Through the Familiarity of the Inter-Korean Panmunjom Declaration
May 07, 2018
Seeing Through the Familiarity of the Inter-Korean Panmunjom Declaration
How a ‘familiar’ summit put new life into the Korean peninsula’s hopes for peace.
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Seeing Through the Familiarity of the Inter-Korean Panmunjom Declaration
Is the US-South Korea Alliance in Trouble?
April 21, 2018
Is the US-South Korea Alliance in Trouble?
Recent trends suggest that U.S.-South Korea relations are increasingly strained.
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Is the US-South Korea Alliance in Trouble?
US Confirms North Korea Willing to Discuss 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'. What Now?
April 09, 2018
US Confirms North Korea Willing to Discuss 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'. What Now?
The path ahead with North Korea remains uncertain—even following assurances of "denuclearization" talks.
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US Confirms North Korea Willing to Discuss 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'. What Now?
North Korean Denuclearization: One Goal, Different Interpretations
April 06, 2018
North Korean Denuclearization: One Goal, Different Interpretations
Can Seoul thread the needle between Washington's demands and what Pyongyang is willing to accept?
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North Korean Denuclearization: One Goal, Different Interpretations
Coming to Foal Eagle 2018: US Marine Corps' Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group
March 30, 2018
Coming to Foal Eagle 2018: US Marine Corps' Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group
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.
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Coming to Foal Eagle 2018: US Marine Corps' Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group
The Foal Eagle Show Goes On, With North Korea Diplomacy in the Background
March 21, 2018
The Foal Eagle Show Goes On, With North Korea Diplomacy in the Background
Did the alliance and Kim Jong-un arrive at a "freeze-for-freeze" of sorts?
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The Foal Eagle Show Goes On, With North Korea Diplomacy in the Background
Why Are US Allies Japan and South Korea Drawing Closer to Russia?
March 20, 2018
Why Are US Allies Japan and South Korea Drawing Closer to Russia?
Rational self-interest and energy security are more important than Western politics for US allies in Northeast Asia.
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Why Are US Allies Japan and South Korea Drawing Closer to Russia?
Moon on a Mission: South Korea's New Approach to the North
March 14, 2018
Moon on a Mission: South Korea's New Approach to the North
Moon Jae-in is learning from his liberal predecessors, while being careful to avoid their mistakes.
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Moon on a Mission: South Korea's New Approach to the North
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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