United States (Biden Administration)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time for the US’s Nuclear Strategy To Embrace No First Use
EAST ASIA FORUM - APLN Senior Associate Fellow Van Jackson calls on the US to adopt the No first Use doctrine.
The DPRK Nuclear Quagmire and the Biden Administration
APLN x Jeju Forum Session 4: This panel outlines the newly elected Biden administration’s possible DPRK policy and the future of US-DRPK relations since the Hanoi setback.
The China-US Strategic Rivalry and Consequences for the Asia Pacific Region
APLN x Jeju Forum Session 1: Panelists discuss the dynamics of China-US relations and how their strategic rivalry can impact the Asia-Pacific.
Putin-Biden Summit – A Blend of Realism and Hope
INDIA NARRATIVE - APLN Board member Manpreet Sethi analyzes the Biden-Putin Summit, focusing on the promise it holds globally and for India.