How Will South Korea’s New President Approach Russia’s Ukraine Invasion? – The Diplomat
Taking a stand on the Ukraine crisis will bring both opportunities and risk for the incoming Yoon administration.Read More
Japan’s Foreign Minister to Attend South Korean President’s Inauguration – The Diplomat
The decision to send Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa to Seoul signals Japan’s willingness to improve dialogue with South Korea. President-elect Yoon has made similar overtures.Read...
Ukraine to get a dozen howitzers from Germany and the Netherlands – Defense News (Global)
The decision comes after much hand-wringing in Berlin about the extent of Germany’s military support to Ukraine. Read More
Improving North Korean Defector Integration in South Korea: Survey Findings and Recommendations – 38 North
Source: CheongWaDae_청와대_16, Republic of Korea, Creative Commons. It is Seoul’s responsibility to promote and ensure the integration of just under 34,000 resettled defector-migrant North Koreans...
China’s Xi Proposes Global Security Initiative – The Diplomat
Despite the hypocrisy and power politics at the foundation of the GSI, it would be foolish to dismiss it or assume that it will not...
HSBC Break-up Pressure Marks the End of an Era – The Diplomat
The bank’s position – with huge financial stakes and close political ties in both London and Beijing – has become increasingly untenable amid growing tensions.Read...
Asian Games in China Postponed Because of Spread of COVID-19 – The Diplomat
The Asian Games were to take place from September 10-25 in the eastern city of Hangzhou.Read More
Does the China-Solomon Islands security pact portend a more interventionist Beijing? – Brookings
By Patricia M. Kim The recent announcement of a new security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands has rattled leaders in Washington, Canberra, and...
Serbia shows off new Chinese anti-aircraft missile system – Defense News (Global)
ICYMI: We have images from Serbia's recent military drill, including the HQ-22 surface-to-air system. Read More
Northeast Asian Security Will Require North Korea’s Regional Reintegration – The Diplomat
South Korean, U.S., and regional security would be improved through risk reduction measures – such as reconnecting North Korea to regional security processes.Read More