Defense & Security
Biden’s Camp David challenge: Incentivizing improved South Korea-Japan relations
As Korean and Japanese leaders face waning approval ahead of elections, it’s up to US to nudge them to fortify relations
August 11, 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
Successful Redback delivery poses risk and reward for Korea’s defense industry
The Redback was explicitly designed for the international market, meaning there are no domestic units ready for delivery
July 31, 2023
How US-South Korea Nuclear Consultative Group portends a new era of diplomacy
Leaders from the US, South Korea and Japan seek to bolster defense alliances amid escalating regional security concerns
July 27, 2023
US boosts extended deterrence visibility to ensure reciprocal assurances
NCG meeting and USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan occur amid South Korean debates about independent nuclear capability
July 21, 2023
How South Korea’s transactional diplomacy threatens Indo-Pacific partnerships
The juggling of regional cooperation values and European economic interests could impact Seoul’s international standing
July 14, 2023
Why South Korea’s outreach to NATO could pose problems at home
Diplomacy toward bloc brings potential to expand Seoul’s export market, but risks relations with Beijing and Moscow
July 12, 2023
How South Korea’s burgeoning arms industry shakes up NATO dynamics
Increased ROK defense exports poised to shift its influence within NATO as Yoon gears up for his second summit
July 7, 2023
