United States (Biden Administration)
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North Korea’s Missile Missives: Is President Biden Listening?
Dr Manpreet Sethi contextualises the motivations and impact of Pyongyang’s signalling in their recent capability demonstrations.
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AUKUS, the Quad, and India’s Strategic Pivot
FOREIGN POLICY - APLN member C. Raja Mohan argues that AUKUS is one part of a larger US effort to reconfigure the Indo-Pacific balance of power.
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Responding to North Korea's Reopening of the Yongbyon Reactor
Professor Chung-in Moon, Professor Bong-Geun Jun, Ms. Jinkyung Baek, and Dr. Naoko Aoki comment on DPRK reopening the Yongbyon reactor.
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Afghan Withdrawal: Disaster or Blessing in Disguise
Dr. Han argues that US withdrawal from Afghanistan should not be a cause for concern among US allies, but rather an opportunity for the US to refocus its attention on its other alliance commitments.
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Pyongyang’s Reaction to Weak Washington Overtures Goes Nuclear
RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT - APLN senior associate fellow Jessica Lee comments on the recent IAEA report that DPRK has restarted Yongbyon.
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U.S. Commitment to Taiwan Under Scrutiny After Afghanistan’s Fall
POLITICO - APLN board member Tong Zhao argues that the U.S.’ future commitment to defending Taiwan is inherently interconnected with Taiwan’s own commitment to defending itself.
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US and ROK Must Synchronize Diplomatic Strategies to Tackle DPRK Nuclear Challenge
Professor Eunjung Lim argues Seoul and Washington should respect past efforts and build a strong consensus to tackle the DPRK nuclear challenge.
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Why Pyongyang Won’t Pursue Dialogue With US
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in discusses the obstacles that currently stand in the way of a successful diplomatic dialogue between Pyongyang and the United States.
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Congressional Support Needed for Success
ARMS CONTROL TODAY - APLN Senior Associate Fellow Jessica Lee argues that any successful North Korea policy must include cooperation from Congress.