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U.S.-South Korea alliance
A Declaration to End the Korean War Matters: 3 Steps to Moving Forward
By Kyung Suk Lee and Joshua Nezam
Seoul and Washington don't see the end-of-war declaration the same way. That has implications for diplomacy with North Korea.
What’s Next for South Korea's ‘Defense Reform 2.0’ Initiative?
By Sukjoon Yoon
Moon's plan is primarily concerned with political and social reform, but the military viewpoint must also be taken into account.
How Far Can South Korea's Indigenous Defense Industry Go?
By Robert Farley
Aerospace, in particular, presents both great upside and downside for South Korea.
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.
South Korea’s P-8A Decision
By Sukjoon Yoon
The Republic of Korea Navy’s choice boiled down to two factors: doctrine and capability.
Minding the Gap in US-ROK Public Opinion
By Kristine Lee and Melodie Ha
The key remains the U.S. president’s ability to articulate a clear vision to both the American and South Korean publics.
Assessing South Korea's Role as an Indo-Pacific Middle Power
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What's driving South Korean thinking about the future of Asia?
Former PACOM Commander Harry Harris Takes Up Post as US Ambassador to South Korea
By Ankit Panda
Harris fills a critical ambassadorial appointment after 17 months of vacancy.
US, South Korea Indefinitely Suspend Marine Exchange Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The suspension follows the cancellation of this year's Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercises.
US, South Korea Announce Suspension of 2018 Ulchi-Freedom Guardian Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Ulchi-Freedom Guardian 2018 will be suspend amid an effort to sustain diplomatic momentum with North Korea.
How the ‘Deep State’ Stopped a US President From Withdrawing US Troops From Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
President Carter wanted to withdraw U.S. ground troops from the peninsula. The 'deep state' disagreed.
Trump Cancels the June 12 Summit With Kim Jong Un: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
With the June 12 summit in Singapore cancelled, what lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?
Seeing Through the Familiarity of the Inter-Korean Panmunjom Declaration
By Ankit Panda
How a ‘familiar’ summit put new life into the Korean peninsula’s hopes for peace.
Is the US-South Korea Alliance in Trouble?
By Patrick Monaghan
Recent trends suggest that U.S.-South Korea relations are increasingly strained.
US Confirms North Korea Willing to Discuss 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'. What Now?
By Ankit Panda
The path ahead with North Korea remains uncertain—even following assurances of "denuclearization" talks.
North Korean Denuclearization: One Goal, Different Interpretations
By Clint Work
Can Seoul thread the needle between Washington's demands and what Pyongyang is willing to accept?
Coming to Foal Eagle 2018: US Marine Corps' Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group
By Ankit Panda
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.
The Foal Eagle Show Goes On, With North Korea Diplomacy in the Background
By Ankit Panda
Did the alliance and Kim Jong-un arrive at a "freeze-for-freeze" of sorts?
Why Are US Allies Japan and South Korea Drawing Closer to Russia?
By Magnus Lundström
Rational self-interest and energy security are more important than Western politics for US allies in Northeast Asia.
Moon on a Mission: South Korea's New Approach to the North
By Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Moon Jae-in is learning from his liberal predecessors, while being careful to avoid their mistakes.
US, South Korea to Negotiate Alliance Cost-Sharing
By Ankit Panda
The talks for a new SMA come at a sensitive time for the alliance.
What Trump's 'Trade Wars Are Good' Approach Means for South Korea
By Clint Work
U.S. pressure on Seoul over trade issues undercuts the need for cooperation on North Korea policy.
China-South Korea Relations: A Delicate Détente
By Kristian McGuire
The thaw in relations is not going to last long.
Inter-Korean Rapprochement in Early 2018: Geopolitical Implications and Alliance Dynamics
By Ankit Panda
What are the geopolitical implications of inter-Korean rapprochement in early 2018?