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U.S.-South Korea alliance
Trump’s Mafia Diplomacy Rattles South Korea
By Mintaro Oba
Trump fundamentally misunderstands the function of U.S. alliances, but others are working to mitigate the damage.
US National Security Chief Confirms No Plans to Charge South Korea for THAAD
By Ankit Panda
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster manages the fallout from Trump's THAAD comments.
$1 Billion For THAAD? Trump Chips Away at the US-South Korea Alliance
By Ankit Panda
Slowly but surely, Trump chips away at the foundations for reassurance in the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
What's the Big Deal About These US-South Korea Military Exercises?
By Damen Cook
A closer look at the costs and benefits of the annual Foal Eagle-Key Resolve exercises.
US, South Korea Try to Reassure China on THAAD
By Cal Wong
China continues to vocally opposed the missile defense system, despite recent statements by the U.S. and South Korea.
Revisiting China’s Proposal For Parallel Talks With North Korea
By Frank Aum
Exhausting diplomatic options provides greater leverage and legitimacy to take tougher measures in the future.
How Did China Lose South Korea?
By Xie Tao
How did China-South Korea relations fall so far so fast?
US, South Korea Kick Off Annual Foal Eagle Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The alliance kicks off its large-scale annual drills.
South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum
By Benjamin Lee
South Korea’s ongoing political crisis is making it difficult to respond effectively to North Korean provocations.
Gauging Trump's Approach to the Koreas
By Kim Tae-woo
So far, the new administration is signalling a stronger approach toward Pyongyang.
What to Make of the New US Defense Secretary's 'Apology Tour'
By Alex Ward
In Asia next week, it's up to Mattis to salvage key relationships bruised by President Trump's campaign rhetoric.
The Future of US-ROK Defense Cost Sharing
By Charles Lee
What will happen if Trump makes good on his promise to push U.S. allies for more money?