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Global Outlook: Peace and Security in Northeast Asia
Why Is Support for Ishiba Administration Rising Despite Crushing Defeat in the July National Election?
By Daiju Wada | 26 August, 2025
What key factors are behind the increasing support for Shigeru Ishiba's administration in Japan after a crushing defeat in the July House of Councillors election?
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A Rash Deal on Tariffs Could Hurt US-Korea Ties in the Long Run
By Chung-in Moon | 28 April, 2025
Ideally, the Korean negotiators will be modest in their ambitions and leave the lion’s share of the negotiations for the next administration to handle.
Korea Will Soon Face a Security Dilemma Like Europe’s
By Chung-in Moon | 03 March, 2025
There are concerns that Europe could be left on the sidelines if Trump forges a strategic partnership with Russia to help the US manage its rivalry with China. Korea will soon confront the same security dilemma Europe currently faces
America’s Three Schools of Thought on Korea’s Political Situation
By Chung-in Moon | 22 January, 2025
If the Cold War anti-communists get in Trump’s ear, it could mean crisis for the alliance.
Trump 2.0: Curse or Blessing?
By Chung-in Moon | 08 January, 2025
The advent of Trump 2.0 signals bad omens for South Korea’s national security and economy. Trump-phobia is widespread in South Korea.
The Maddening Farce of Yoon Suk-Yeol’s Presidency
By Chung-in Moon | 18 December, 2024
Unprincipled, lawless, ignorant and incompetent — how perilous to place a nation in the hands of such a leader!
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.
Why Is Support for Ishiba Administration Rising Despite Crushing Defeat in the July National Election?
By Daiju Wada | 26 August, 2025
What key factors are behind the increasing support for Shigeru Ishiba's administration in Japan after a crushing defeat in the July House of Councillors election?
To see the full list of Global Outlook articles, click here
A Rash Deal on Tariffs Could Hurt US-Korea Ties in the Long Run
By Chung-in Moon | 28 April, 2025
Ideally, the Korean negotiators will be modest in their ambitions and leave the lion’s share of the negotiations for the next administration to handle.
Korea Will Soon Face a Security Dilemma Like Europe’s
By Chung-in Moon | 03 March, 2025
There are concerns that Europe could be left on the sidelines if Trump forges a strategic partnership with Russia to help the US manage its rivalry with China. Korea will soon confront the same security dilemma Europe currently faces
America’s Three Schools of Thought on Korea’s Political Situation
By Chung-in Moon | 22 January, 2025
If the Cold War anti-communists get in Trump’s ear, it could mean crisis for the alliance.
Trump 2.0: Curse or Blessing?
By Chung-in Moon | 08 January, 2025
The advent of Trump 2.0 signals bad omens for South Korea’s national security and economy. Trump-phobia is widespread in South Korea.
The Maddening Farce of Yoon Suk-Yeol’s Presidency
By Chung-in Moon | 18 December, 2024
Unprincipled, lawless, ignorant and incompetent — how perilous to place a nation in the hands of such a leader!
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.