China’s Strategic Thinking toward the US Role in the Indo-Pacific
When the world looks back at the Biden administration and US-China relations during the four years between 2021 and 2025, they might come to the realization that this […]
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How China Doubled Down on the Polarization of Northeast Asia
On April 25, 2024, Xi Jinping gave Secretary of State Blinken a choice between stability and a downward spiral in the Sino-US relationship. China’s call for “stability” came […]
From Like-Minded to Like-Acting: The EU-ROK Strategic Partnership in Times of Crisis
The year 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the European Union (EU). From early beginnings […]
Country Report: South Korea (June 2024)
May and June can be characterized as a period marked by efforts to enhance relations with China and proactive engagement across multiple fronts in Asia and Africa, while […]
A View from South Korea
Threat perceptions are all relative and often do not correspond to objective reality. They are shaped not only by history, proximity, and the nature of issues between countries, […]
A View from the United States
The 2024 world faces globe-spanning conflict, political instability and polarization, and the threat of disinformation. Korea is not immune to these forces. The Yoon Suk-yeol administration has made […]
Country Report: South Korea (April 2024)
The unfolding events in South Korea between March and April 2024 demonstrate a dynamic environment influenced by complex diplomatic strategies and regional tensions. The South Korean general elections […]
Country Report: South Korea (February 2024)
South Korea and the United States have decided to begin negotiation this year to conclude the 12th Special Defense Cost-Sharing Agreement (SMA), which will take effect from 2026. […]
Country Report: South Korea (December 2023)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of fostering military ties and collaborative security efforts during his November 8-9 visit to South Korea, particularly in the […]
Country Report: South Korea (October 2023)
The evolving dynamics in South Korea’s geopolitical landscape, characterized by diplomatic intricacies, defense concerns, and cultural influence, undeniably underscore the nation’s multifaceted role in the global arena. The […]