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US-ROK alliance

Battling the Numbers: South Korea’s Military Downsizes Amid Challenging Demographic Landscape

Battling the Numbers: South Korea’s Military Downsizes Amid Challenging Demographic Landscape

By Henry C. Brown
South Korea's approach highlights the evolving paradigm of global defense, where collaboration, joint training, and agility are increasingly central in upholding peace and stability. 

Assessing US Alliance Management in Asia Under the Trump Administration

Assessing US Alliance Management in Asia Under the Trump Administration

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the developments we have seen in U.S. alliances and partnerships in the region.
South Korea, US Sign Cost-Sharing Deal for American Troops

South Korea, US Sign Cost-Sharing Deal for American Troops

By Hyung-Jin Kim
On February 10, chief negotiators from the two countries signed a new cost-sharing plan.

US Announces Suspension of Vigilant Ace 2018 Exercise With South Korea

US Announces Suspension of Vigilant Ace 2018 Exercise With South Korea

By Ankit Panda
The suspension comes in anticipation of a second U.S.-North Korea summit meeting.

US, South Korea Kick Off Annual Military Drill Without US ‘Strategic Assets’

US, South Korea Kick Off Annual Military Drill Without US ‘Strategic Assets’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year’s iteration of the annually held joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises will last about half the time of past drills.

South Korea’s Real Fight Is With China, Not Japan

South Korea’s Real Fight Is With China, Not Japan

By Scott W. Harold and Jeffrey W. Hornung
Seoul is picking the wrong battle, with real implications for itself, Washington, and the region. 

US, Japan, South Korea Conduct Nighttime Air Exercise

US, Japan, South Korea Conduct Nighttime Air Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
US strategic bombers for the first time carried out a nighttime training mission with Japanese, ROK fighter Jets near Sea of Japan.
The Trouble with the New US North Korea Travel Ban

The Trouble with the New US North Korea Travel Ban

By Keith Luse
Cutting off the already limited interactions between the two sides is not the way to go.

Trump’s Big Asia Summit Month?  

Trump’s Big Asia Summit Month?  

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite lingering questions about its Asia strategy, the administration looks set for a string of meetings with the region’s leaders.

Interview: Thomas Byrne on the Future of the US-ROK Alliance

Interview: Thomas Byrne on the Future of the US-ROK Alliance

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation about prospects for the relationship amid domestic political changes in both countries.

South Korea Boosts Defense Budget Amid Rising North Korea Threat

South Korea Boosts Defense Budget Amid Rising North Korea Threat

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s parliament approved a record-high defense budget.
The US-ROK Alliance Needs a Boost on Regional Challenges

The US-ROK Alliance Needs a Boost on Regional Challenges

By Randall G. Schriver and Samuel J. Mun
The two countries must take concrete steps to coordinate their approach toward regional issues.

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