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Young-Sun Ha, Professor of International Politics at Seoul National University, discusses the upcoming Obama-Lee summit in Washington on June 16 and prospects for U.S.-South Korea relations. In light of Pyongyang's recent nuclear test,...

Young-Sun Ha, Professor of International Politics at Seoul National University, discusses the upcoming Obama-Lee summit in Washington on June 16 and prospects for U.S.-South Korea relations. In light of Pyongyang's recent nuclear test, Professor Ha highlights the North Korean nuclear issue and the war on terror in Afghanistan as the two major items on the agenda.

Scott Snyder assesses ways to deepen and broaden the foundation for U.S.-ROK alliance cooperation to promote a mutually acceptable relationship that responds to current and future needs in both security and nontraditional security...

Scott Snyder assesses ways to deepen and broaden the foundation for U.S.-ROK alliance cooperation to promote a mutually acceptable relationship that responds to current and future needs in both security and nontraditional security areas. This report was developed in collaboration with the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

As part of China Environment Series 10 (2008/2009), a publication of the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum, this article examines Northeast Asian multilateral environmental cooperation in the Tumen region in terms of central-local...

As part of China Environment Series 10 (2008/2009), a publication of the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum, this article examines Northeast Asian multilateral environmental cooperation in the Tumen region in terms of central-local regional dynamics in Jilin province, China.

Scott Snyder assesses ways to deepen and broaden the foundation for U.S.-ROK alliance cooperation to promote a mutually acceptable relationship that responds to current and future needs in both security and nontraditional security areas. ...

Scott Snyder assesses ways to deepen and broaden the foundation for U.S.-ROK alliance cooperation to promote a mutually acceptable relationship that responds to current and future needs in both security and nontraditional security areas.  This report was developed in collaboration with the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Scott Snyder examines transparency issues as a challenge for both North Korean leaders and the international community.  The Japanese translation of this article was published in the new book North Korea and Human Security (Kita Chousen...

Scott Snyder examines transparency issues as a challenge for both North Korean leaders and the international community.  The Japanese translation of this article was published in the new book North Korea and Human Security (Kita Chousen To Ningen no Anzenhosho), edited by Masao Okonogi and Atsuhito Isozaki (Tokyo: Keio University Press, March 2009).

English translation of an op-ed which originally appeared in the Korean edition of JoongAng Ilbo on March 17, 2009.  The Asia Foundation's Korea Representative, Edward Reed, offers a perspective on Korean overseas volunteerism based on...

English translation of an op-ed which originally appeared in the Korean edition of JoongAng Ilbo on March 17, 2009.  The Asia Foundation's Korea Representative, Edward Reed, offers a perspective on Korean overseas volunteerism based on his early Korea experience as a Peace Corps volunteer.

This article assesses Lee Myung-bak's foreign policy performance since his inauguration based on a critical review of initial steps in relations with the United States, Japan, and China; recent developments in inter-Korean relations; and...

This article assesses Lee Myung-bak's foreign policy performance since his inauguration based on a critical review of initial steps in relations with the United States, Japan, and China; recent developments in inter-Korean relations; and efforts to design a global strategy for South Korea including Lee's emphasis on resource diplomacy.

Professor Mo Jongryn assesses the U.S. position in Asia based on new possibilities of cooperation between the United States and its alliance partners, South Korea and Japan. This paper was presented at the Center for U.S-Korea Policy’s...

Professor Mo Jongryn assesses the U.S. position in Asia based on new possibilities of cooperation between the United States and its alliance partners, South Korea and Japan. This paper was presented at the Center for U.S-Korea Policy’s event on U.S.-Japan-Korea trilateralism.

Keynote speech by former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Thomas Hubbard, delivered at a public policy forum on "Prospects for Deepening the U.S.-ROK Alliance," co-sponsored by the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, The Asia Foundation’s Korea...

Keynote speech by former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Thomas Hubbard, delivered at a public policy forum on "Prospects for Deepening the U.S.-ROK Alliance," co-sponsored by the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, The Asia Foundation’s Korea office and Friends of The Asia Foundation/Korea.

Scott Snyder, Director of the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, examines possibilities to develop a more comprehensive U.S.-ROK relationship, identifying potential challenges as well as functional areas of cooperation based on a mutually...

Scott Snyder, Director of the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, examines possibilities to develop a more comprehensive U.S.-ROK relationship, identifying potential challenges as well as functional areas of cooperation based on a mutually beneficial rationale for a 21st Century Alliance. An earlier draft of this paper was presented at the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy's inaugural seminar in Seoul on February 17, 2009, "Prospects for Deepening the U.S.-ROK Alliance."

Michael Finnegan, Senior Research Associate at the National Bureau of Asian Research, assesses ways of expanding the U.S.-ROK alliance relationship based on a comparative analysis of the NATO and U.S.-Japan alliances. An earlier draft of this...

Michael Finnegan, Senior Research Associate at the National Bureau of Asian Research, assesses ways of expanding the U.S.-ROK alliance relationship based on a comparative analysis of the NATO and U.S.-Japan alliances. An earlier draft of this paper was presented at the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy's inaugural seminar in Seoul on February 17, 2009, "Prospects for Deepening the U.S.-ROK Alliance."