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Why South Koreans shouldn’t be surprised by THAAD-crisis with China

Why South Koreans shouldn’t be surprised by THAAD-crisis with China

"Chinese worries are reasonable, and unlikely to be placated through smiles and assurances"

Why South Koreans shouldn’t be surprised by THAAD-crisis with China
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 8, 2016
July leadership activity in N.Korea balanced between economic, military issues
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July leadership activity in N.Korea balanced between economic, military issues

Economics, military affairs, diplomacy on Kim’s agenda after creation of SAC, new title

July leadership activity in N.Korea balanced between economic, military issues
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi August 3, 2016
Despite Trump’s claims, U.S. troops in the region have value

Despite Trump’s claims, U.S. troops in the region have value

Republican nominee's proposals show little understanding of wider security situation in Asia

Despite Trump’s claims, U.S. troops in the region have value
Donald Kirk
Donald Kirk July 25, 2016
How Korea’s THAAD deployment could blow up in Washington’s face

How Korea’s THAAD deployment could blow up in Washington’s face

THAAD deployment gives Kim Jong Un a propaganda bonanza, free of charge

How Korea’s THAAD deployment could blow up in Washington’s face
Donald Kirk
Donald Kirk July 17, 2016
Why THAAD objections depend a lot on politics, in Korea and beyond

Why THAAD objections depend a lot on politics, in Korea and beyond

Chinese objections reflect understandable self-interest, but same cannot be said of S. Korea's left

Why THAAD objections depend a lot on politics, in Korea and beyond
John Lee
John Lee July 15, 2016
Intentional lofting? North Korea’s June 22 Musudan tests
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Intentional lofting? North Korea’s June 22 Musudan tests

Image analysis of North Korea’s recent Musudan missile test

Intentional lofting? North Korea’s June 22 Musudan tests
Dave Schmerler July 14, 2016
Why it makes sense to deploy THAAD in South Korea

Why it makes sense to deploy THAAD in South Korea

While there are several arguments against the deployment, many of them are inconsistent

Why it makes sense to deploy THAAD in South Korea
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston July 13, 2016
The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju

The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju

Deployment in Seongju ideal in both strategic and diplomatic sense, South Korean experts

The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 13, 2016
Hwasong-10 shows the value North Korea’s perseverance

Hwasong-10 shows the value North Korea’s perseverance

Missile test a huge leap forward and a grim look at things to come

Hwasong-10 shows the value North Korea’s perseverance
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar June 23, 2016
South Korean SLBMs: Stabilizing second strike or destabilizing counterforce?
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South Korean SLBMs: Stabilizing second strike or destabilizing counterforce?

Unclear if benefits of second strike capability outweigh risks of additional arms racing with North Korea

South Korean SLBMs: Stabilizing second strike or destabilizing counterforce?
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy June 16, 2016