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Global Outlook: Peace and Security in Northeast Asia
China and the US: Two Paranoid Giants at Odds
By Chung-in Moon | 11 November, 2021
The US oversells its fear of China, which in turn pushes China into an almost hysterically aggressive posture of defence, only exacerbating the problem.
The Four Shadows Cast By AUKUS
By Chung-in Moon | 19 October, 2021
On September 15, the leaders of the US, the UK, and Australia convened in Washington, where they agreed to form a new security pact called AUKUS. Considering that the three countries have already been allies for quite some time, it’s striking that they would establish yet another partnership for sharing military technology. That represents an evolution of their alliance.
What If… We Could Build Trust in Northeast Asia
By Hugh Miall | 15 October, 2021
What would the people of Northeast Asia want in the field of peace and security ‘if only’ things were different? According to a Carnegie survey, the majority of people in South Korea believe that a unified Korea should continue to have an alliance with the United States after unification. A majority also feel that a unified Korea should have an alliance with China. A great majority hope that unification can be brought about by a peaceful compromise.
Real Lesson Korea Should Take Away from Fall of Kabul
By Chung-in Moon | 15 September, 2021
In order to not repeat the errors of Afghanistan, South Korea must reconsider the role the US military plays on the peninsula.
Moon Jae-in’s Stalled Odyssey to Peace in Korea
By Chung-in Moon | 04 August, 2021
President Moon’s Korea Peace Initiative has faced mixed results and daunting challenges, but there are no better options.
Why Pyongyang Won’t Pursue Dialogue with US
By Chung-in Moon | 14 July, 2021
Given North Korea’s stronger nuclear arsenal, the pervasiveness of anti-North Korean sentiment in the US, and the intensifying rivalry between the US and China, another North Korean nuclear crisis at this point might not be manageable.
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.
China and the US: Two Paranoid Giants at Odds
By Chung-in Moon | 11 November, 2021
The US oversells its fear of China, which in turn pushes China into an almost hysterically aggressive posture of defence, only exacerbating the problem.
The Four Shadows Cast By AUKUS
By Chung-in Moon | 19 October, 2021
On September 15, the leaders of the US, the UK, and Australia convened in Washington, where they agreed to form a new security pact called AUKUS. Considering that the three countries have already been allies for quite some time, it’s striking that they would establish yet another partnership for sharing military technology. That represents an evolution of their alliance.
What If… We Could Build Trust in Northeast Asia
By Hugh Miall | 15 October, 2021
What would the people of Northeast Asia want in the field of peace and security ‘if only’ things were different? According to a Carnegie survey, the majority of people in South Korea believe that a unified Korea should continue to have an alliance with the United States after unification. A majority also feel that a unified Korea should have an alliance with China. A great majority hope that unification can be brought about by a peaceful compromise.
Real Lesson Korea Should Take Away from Fall of Kabul
By Chung-in Moon | 15 September, 2021
In order to not repeat the errors of Afghanistan, South Korea must reconsider the role the US military plays on the peninsula.
Moon Jae-in’s Stalled Odyssey to Peace in Korea
By Chung-in Moon | 04 August, 2021
President Moon’s Korea Peace Initiative has faced mixed results and daunting challenges, but there are no better options.
Why Pyongyang Won’t Pursue Dialogue with US
By Chung-in Moon | 14 July, 2021
Given North Korea’s stronger nuclear arsenal, the pervasiveness of anti-North Korean sentiment in the US, and the intensifying rivalry between the US and China, another North Korean nuclear crisis at this point might not be manageable.
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.