Information on "Security" and "Korea, South (ROK)"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
The North Korean Threat: More Bark than Bite
Author: Rajaram Panda
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
This brief discusses the tensions on the Korean peninsula. More on «The North Korean Threat: More Bark than Bite»
February 2013
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28 Feb 2013
Extended Deterrence in Northeast Asia: Keep a Cool Head and Maintain a High Profile
Author: David Santoro
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary discusses the effectiveness of the US nuclear deterrence in North-East Asia. More on «Extended Deterrence in Northeast Asia: Keep a Cool Head and Maintain a High Profile» -
26 Feb 2013
South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North
Author: Richard Seok-ho Kang
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This article analyzes South Korea's defensive strategy and deterrence options against North Korean nuclear threat. More on «South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North»
December 2012
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20 Dec 2012
The Collective Influence of Smaller States in the US-China Security Dilemma
Author: Ja Ian Chong
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This brief explains the collective role that non-leading regional states in East Asia have in exacerbating security dilemmas between major powers at moments of power transition. More on «The Collective Influence of Smaller States in the US-China Security Dilemma» -
18 Dec 2012
South Korea's Presidential Stakes
Author: Scott A Snyder
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
South Korea's 2012 presidential campaign pits the conservative ruling Saenuri party and progressive opposition Democratic Unity Party (DUP) against each-other. More on «South Korea's Presidential Stakes» -
Dec 2012
The ROK President of 2013 – 2018: Who Should Lead the Nation at This Critical Time?
Author: Kongdan Oh Hassig
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper discusses the election of a new president in Korea, in December 2012. More on «The ROK President of 2013 – 2018: Who Should Lead the Nation at This Critical Time?» -
Dec 2012
War and Peace in the East Sea
Author: Jason Kim, Luke Herman
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
According to this publication, the dispute over the Northern Limit Line (NLL) is not just related to security – powerful economic factors riding the line include valuable blue crab found in the vicinity and a shortened travel route for North Korean c... More on «War and Peace in the East Sea»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Mistrust in the US-Japan-ROK Triangle
Author: Naoko Aoiki, Justin Goldman, Kei Koga, Philippe de Koning, Oriana Skylar Mastro, Mihoko Matsubara, Ayako Mie, Paul Choi, Petra Dunne, Luke Herman, Hyunkyung Kim, Sam Kim, Kwangwoo Kim, Minsung Kim, Kyu-toi Moon, Ryo Yamaguchi, Akito Nishiuchi, Joseph Oh, Dong-Joon Park, John Hemmings
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This report addresses the issue of mistrust in the triangular relations between the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). More on «Mistrust in the US-Japan-ROK Triangle»
August 2012
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14 Aug 2012
Dividing the Korean Peninsula: The Rhetoric of the George W Bush Administration
Author: Sarah Teo
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper examines the discourse and rhetoric of the George W Bush administration in order to better understand the developments that occurred during the years of South Korea's Sunshine policy (1998-2008). More on «Dividing the Korean Peninsula: The Rhetoric of the George W Bush Administration»
July 2012
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31 Jul 2012
What Went Wrong with the ROK-Japan Military Pact?
Author: Seongho Sheen, Jina Kim
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
In this paper addresses the failure of Japan and South Korea to sign their first military cooperation pact – the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). More on «What Went Wrong with the ROK-Japan Military Pact?»
