The North Korean Conundrum
Change you can believe in or policy status quo?
East Asias History Wars Rage On
Northeast Asians wage war over history.
An Uncomfortable Conversation about Nukes
Why is the Cold War Gang of Four suddenly in favor of nuclear disarmament? The answer is not entirely reassuring.
Mad Cows, Mad People
What’s the relationship between the beef crisis in South Korea, the humanitarian crisis in North Korea, and the global food crisis?
The Abduction Narrative of Charles Robert Jenkins
Japan is obsessed with the North Korean abduction issue. A new book by a U.S. defector sheds light on this obsession.
North Korea, Japan and the Abduction Narrative of Charles Robert Jenkins
How will strange abductions from Korea figure in the transformation of Japanese foreign policy?
Seeking a Sign of CEO Excess? Look Up in the Sky
The private-jet perk is – literally and figuratively – a high-profile sign of an executive reward system out of control.
North Korea No Longer an Enemy?
The Pentagon is proposing to extend the tour of duty for U.S. soldiers in South Korea. But that’s a good sign for North Korea.
Mother Earth’s Triple Whammy
Think the current global food crisis is something new? Just ask the North Koreans.
Mother Earth’s Triple Whammy: Are We All North Koreans Now?
Why North Korea was a global crisis canary.
Now Class, Let’s Review Iraq’s Lessons
The tragic Iraq War can serve as a guide to many policies to avoid.
What Lee Can Learn From Bush?
The new South Korean President threatens to undo all the hard work of reconciliation with North Korea of the last decade.
Talking Peace, Preparing for War
Northeast Asia heaved a sigh of relief at the latest news of a breakthrough in the nuclear negotiations with North Korea.
Dealing with Iran’s Hardliners
Hardliners triumphed in the recent Iranian elections. But the way out of the nuclear impasse remains the same: negotiations.
Korean Bases of Concern
The Pentagon is restructuring its bases in South Korea. Welcome to the future of the U.S. global military presence.