Summary Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have been two of the most critical pillars of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region…
Country or Region: South Korea
Abstract The long-standing strategic disconnect between South Asia and the Korean Peninsula is breaking down. Driven by the changing balance of power in Asia, India and South Korea have…
Abstract Relocating the forward-deployed U.S. forces in Korea south of the Han River is part of the Pentagon’s Global Defense Posture Review, a process that stems from…
Abstract Despite agreements in 2007 in the Six-Party Talks, the U.S. and South Korea have had trouble reaching consensus in dealing with subsequent nuclear crises spawned by…
Abstract For the Obama administration, unforeseen dynamics in East Asia over the past year have escalated the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance to unprecedented levels…
Abstract This paper analyzes the potential risks of the Russia-North Korea-South Korea (RNS) gas pipeline, comparing it with the Russia-Ukraine-Europe (RUE) pipeline. I argue that…
Abstract This article reviews both the developments of and problems within Russian—South Korean arms trade cooperation. From a nontraditional and economic security perspective, this article…
Summary Since the late 1970s a number of regional developments have impacted upon South Korea’s political and economic standing in Asia. China’s spectacular growth and…
Abstract This article analyses the problems of comprehensive bilateral security relations between Russia and South Korea. The paper examines how the focus of the regional security cooperation…
Abstract This article examines the progress, problems, and prospects of Russian-South Korean energy security cooperation. Several ongoing energy projects between Russia and South Korea are…
Abstract The post-Cold War US-South Korea alliance has been publicly pronounced as having become less cohesive over time. How can we prove this change of…
Abstract During his tenure, President George W. Bush touted the East Asian democratic experience as a positive model for democratization in the Middle East. Contrary…
Abstract Current international opinions differ on what kind of power the newly rising China will become. One important factor to consider when analyzing a potential…
Summary This volume brings together the work of ten leading experts on Korean politics to critically analyze the key factors and issues that are shaping…
Abstract This article critically evaluates the basis, aspirations, and prospects for bilateral security cooperation between Japan and South Korea. The assumption that common enemies, friends,…
