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December 24, 2024

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Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Dr. Michael Cohen is a Senior Lecturer at the National Security College, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. He appreciates helpful comments from James Goldrick, Bob Jervis and Terry Roehrig; all errors are his own. 

Analysis

How American leadership, not just North Korea, challenges the US-ROK alliance

South Korea could continue march toward nuclear deterrent if summit agreement can’t temper its fears of abandonment

Michael CohenMichael CohenMay 1, 2023
Analysis

Seoul takes missile defense against North Korean threats into its own hands

South Korea’s latest drills with Japan signal that its nuclear ambitions may expand if US and China can’t rein in DPRK

Michael CohenMichael CohenDecember 13, 2022
Analysis

New leader means new uncertainties and nuclear dangers on Korean Peninsula

Recent weapons tests by South and North Korea largely reflect apprehension about Washington's Korea policies

Michael CohenMichael CohenMay 16, 2022
Analysis

South Korea’s new SLBMs are a signal to North Korea and the United States

Whether new ballistic missiles go nuclear depends on credibility of US assurances and severity of future DPRK actions

Michael CohenMichael CohenSeptember 21, 2021