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U.S.-South Korea alliance
November 09, 2019
Trump Year Three: The State of US Alliances in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Where do American alliances in Asia stand as the Trump administration looks to wrap up its third year in power?
September 25, 2019
6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea’s debate on OPCON transfer has become muddled.
September 18, 2019
Japan Will Get F-35Bs on a Flattop With US Cooperation. Will South Korea Follow?
By Robert Farley
It remains to be seen whether South Korea will benefit from the same kind of cooperation.
August 01, 2019
More Money? More Problems for the US-South Korea Burden-Sharing Talks
By Kyle Ferrier
Reports that the U.S. will seek $5 billion annually from South Korea signal trouble ahead in the alliance.
May 29, 2019
US Forces Korea Commander: US-South Korea Readiness Hasn’t ‘Slowed Down One Bit’
By Ankit Panda
The door to diplomacy remains open, Abrams added.
May 10, 2019
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.
May 01, 2019
Darcie Draudt on President Moon's 2-Year Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
How is South Korea’s Moon Jae-in faring two years into his presidency?
March 26, 2019
When Tokyo and Seoul Fight, a Complacent Washington Loses
By Katrin Fraser Katz
Bickering between Seoul and Tokyo plays directly into the hands of Pyongyang and Beijing.
March 08, 2019
Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?
By Kyle Ferrier
Making sense of the new Dong Maeng drills.
March 04, 2019
US, South Korea Call Off Foal Eagle and Key Resolve Exercises, Announce New Exercise
By Ankit Panda
A new exercise represents a modification of the normally expansive springtime allied drills.
February 15, 2019
What Does the Signed Cost Sharing Agreement Mean for the US-South Korea Alliance?
By Kyle Ferrier
Though a positive development, it's hard to see the new burden sharing agreement as anything more than a stopgap measure.
February 06, 2019
US, South Korea Reach Preliminary One-Year Burden-Sharing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
The agreement will see South Korea increase its contribution from $800 million to $1 billion over one year.