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10. Kim Won-soo

Welcome reboot of Korea-US alliance

The summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol took place merely a dozen days following President Yoon's inauguration. Some may think it was a natural prelude to the Quad summit in Japan. But the symbolism attached to it cannot be overlooked. As the first stop in his very first presidential trip to Asia, there is more to President Biden's visit to Korea than meets the eye.

2022-05-25 16:26

It's inequality, stupid.

The world stands at a tipping point. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is a vivid reminder of rising insecurity in global geopolitics. The post-World War II global order led by the United States shows signs of fatigue, increasingly unable to meet the mounting challenges from both competitors and rogue players. Growing intolerance of differences and diversity undermines social cohesion within and across societies. Both insecurity and intolerance breed a sense of injustice among those who feel marginalized and discriminated against. In the shadows of these three I's (insecurity, intolera...

2022-04-10 15:52

Why Ukraine matters to South Korea

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is an outright affront to the international norm of non-aggression. It is wreaking humanitarian havoc on a scale never seen in Europe since the end of World War II. Its impact on the global economy is devastating as Russia and Ukraine are major players in global fuel and food supply chains. Following the invasion, oil prices are spiking and food supplies to those in need in the developing world are at risk.

2022-03-13 17:00

Korean politics for diplomacy: recipe for doom or boom?

The 2022 South Korean presidential election is around the corner, with less than a month to go. Korea watchers around the world are anxiously awaiting its outcome, with many apprehensive about the potential fallout on South Korea's relations with neighboring countries.

2022-02-13 16:48

2022: year of hyper-uncertainty in global security

The new year has started with the COVID-19 pandemic still hanging over our heads. On top of that, clouds of hyper-uncertainty are gathering over the global security horizon.

2022-01-16 16:14

Emerging global (dis)order: Quo vadis ordo?

The order among the nations, or more realistically the balance of power among major powers is undergoing tectonic shifts. At its heart lies the fast rise of China relative to the United States. While there has been much debate in the expert community on whether the current state of international relations will lead to a new Cold War between Washington and Beijing, no consensual view has emerged as yet.

2021-12-19 16:59

US-China virtual summit: welcome restart of bumpy journey ahead

The overdue summit between the two leaders of the two most powerful states, the United States and China, finally took place, though virtually. This was the first “in-person” meeting in 10 months following the inauguration of President Joe Biden in the U.S. In the meantime, almost all channels of dialogue between the two countries have been virtually frozen.

2021-11-21 16:04

Uniting South Korea is key

Volatility in the strategic equation of the Korean Peninsula has recently risen. Over the short term, it largely stems from the growing anxiety over a prolonged stalemate in North Korea's dialogue with the United States. It remains uncertain at this time whether the North will choose tension or rapprochement to break the stalemate.

2021-10-24 15:24

The Olympics: triple salvation and agenda for peace

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were finally held during this past summer. Under the cloud cast by the COVID-19 pandemic, there was uncertainty until the last minute. Eventually the decision was taken to proceed with the Games but without spectators, something that was unprecedented. Tokyo 2020 was held, both despite and in the midst of the pandemic. It overcame the double hazards of: 1) persistent safety concerns despite one year of postponement due to the pandemic; and 2) negative public opinion in Japan against holding the Games. Both of these were extremely tough to overcome. The...

2021-09-26 15:26

Double deja vu of Afghanistan with volatile future

Afghanistan fell again into the hands of the Taliban, “the day after” the withdrawal of the United States troops began in a manner so abrupt and fast. The speed of the government collapse and ensuing shocks betrayed not only popular expectations of the outside world but also the analysis by the U.S. intelligence community.

2021-08-29 16:34

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