North Korea

January 25, 2016

Scott A. Snyder – Korea as a Middle Power

While South Korea has become a major economic power, it is surrounded by far larger players in Asia. It may never be able to play a leading role in shaping both regional and international affairs, but is currently looking for ways to assert itself

March 28, 2016

Donald Kirk – Kim Dae-Jung and Sunshine

In 2000, then President Kim Dae-Jung became the first Korean to receive

June 1, 2016

Why THAAD is Good For Nothing

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is once again in the news

February 2, 2016

Neo-Dynastic Ascension in the East: the Paradox of the Pacific and the Rise of Modern Empires in an Ancient World

Bearing witness to today’s Asia summons to mind an almost classic resurgence

May 15, 2015

Can We Deploy THAAD Now?

South Korean defense officials let out a collective groan on May 9,

November 24, 2015

The Will of the State: North Korean Forced Labour

The 2014 report of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on human

Whispers of the CIA Chief

January 31, 2024

Security & Defense

I would like to share my thoughts on CIA Chief William J. Burns' article titled "Transforming the CIA for the Age of Competition: Espionage and Statecraft" published in Foreign Affairs on January 30, 2024.

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International System’s Continuity

December 21, 2023

International Affairs

The international system is like a turbulent sea. Each ship on it can be thought of as Noah's Ark. It is crucial that these ships are built to withstand the waves. I'm not talking about overcoming the waves, but about the construction and characteristics of the ship. These ships are the nations themselves. The formation of nations depends on a system. The system embodies certain understandings and is distinguished by its high value. It's essential to navigate through the turbulent or dark seas without getting lost, sinking, or colliding. These ships have their leaders. Each one should be like Noah.

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About the New Form of Conflict

December 18, 2023

Security & Defense

Wars have a philosophy. It is quite difficult to describe the periodic wars that take place without seeing the change in this philosophy.

11 mins read

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A Needed Inquiry: Interview with The Hon Michael Kirby

January 28, 2015

Uncategorized

Note: The following interview was published in the Yonsei Journal of International Studies Vol. 6 Issue 2 and can be found online at their site. The Commission’s full report can be found at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. A NEEDED INQUIRY Interview with The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Established in 2013 by the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has provided new and valuable information to those concerned

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