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More articles by 'Anthony V. Rinna'
Why South Korea’s arms deals with Poland faces unexpected hurdles
Lack of foresight, financial snags and political changes in Warsaw cast doubt on major international arms deals
January 29, 2024
How South Korea’s arms trade with Poland fuels rivalry with US defense firms
Possible Warsaw withdrawal from arms deal would ease tensions in short term but ultimately intensify US-ROK competition
December 12, 2023
Balancing economic leverage: South Korea’s energy reliance on Russia
Both nations need to maintain economic collaboration, but when push comes to shove, South Korea has more to lose
September 26, 2023
Balancing convenience and security: South Korea’s cybersecurity challenge
Despite the government’s attempts to bolster its digital defenses, the South Korean public remains lax, experts say
September 13, 2023
How graft and geopolitics risk South Korea’s development assistance to Ukraine
Seoul hopes to tap Poland’s growing relations with Ukraine to boost Korean businesses, but success is not guaranteed
August 29, 2023
How Russia’s possible DPRK sanctions breach impacts South Korea’s calculus
Escalating military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang are too profound for Seoul to ignore for long
August 10, 2023
How Russia’s power struggles create a geopolitical quandary for South Korea
Fallout of Wagner uprising could increase factionalism and impact ties with DPRK, posing risks and opportunities for ROK
June 29, 2023
How the war in Ukraine jeopardizes South Korea’s economic ambitions in Eurasia
Seoul has long sought stronger foothold in regional markets but may have to shift strategies the longer war continues
February 24, 2023
Why the next two years could be critical for future of South Korea-Ecuador ties
Seoul would benefit from cooperation as Ecuador serves on Security Council, but Quito’s domestic politics could intrude
January 31, 2023
South Korea must change how it views Africa for economic ties to flourish
Seoul’s relationship with the continent remains premised on an outdated model of finished goods for natural resources
January 20, 2023
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