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Global Outlook: Peace and Security in Northeast Asia

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!

Three Options for Korea as It Confronts the Return of Trump

By Chung-in Moon  |  20 November, 2024

Trump’s reelection is creating joy and grief in equal measures around the world. But how will Korea be affected?

Moon Chung-in on Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, and the US Presidential Election

By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida  |  07 November, 2024

“In general, there is no public backing for South Korea’s deeper involvement in Ukraine. And this is common sense.”

Turbulent Currents, Merging Storms: Northeast Asia Outlook June-July 2024

By Hugh Miall  |  11 July, 2024

Recently, transnational conflicts in different parts of the world have started to merge together. East Asia has a raft of unresolved conflicts.. How can the risks of transnational conflicts coming together into global conflict complexes be defused?

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