Shared Concerns Driving Closer ROK-Japan Cooperation

Common pressures are bringing Seoul and Tokyo closer together, but the foundations of the relationship remain fragile.

May 27 • Gabriela Bernal

Coexistence over Unification: What the DPRK's New Constitution Signals for inter-Korean Relations

In the long term, the move could facilitate a shift toward stable coexistence on the Peninsula.

May 12 • Gabriela Bernal

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April 2026

The US-ROK Intelligence Rift and Seoul's Efforts for Greater Defense Autonomy

The ongoing incident underscores Seoul's need to bolster independent surveillance capabilities.

Apr 29 • Gabriela Bernal

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March 2026

How the Iran Conflict is Testing an Already Strained US-ROK Alliance

While the alliance remains irreplaceable, Seoul will have to navigate it more flexibly as American priorities and plans grow less predictable.

Mar 25 • Gabriela Bernal

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North Korea's Succession Question: The Future of the Kim Dynasty

The Inaugural Report of the Strategic Insights Series.

Mar 16 • Gabriela Bernal

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The Iran Conflict: Implications for U.S.-North Korea Diplomacy Moving Forward

Events in Iran will likely deepen Pyongyang’s nuclear resolve and its distrust of Trump.

Mar 3 • Gabriela Bernal

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February 2026

North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress and the Future of Inter-Korean Relations

Kim Jong Un says Seoul has been "forever" removed from the category of compatriots.

Feb 27 • Gabriela Bernal

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Shift in Pyongyang's Tone: Small but Positive Signal | Changing Currents

A Rare Word of Appreciation from Pyongyang.

Feb 19 • Gabriela Bernal

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January 2026

The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy: Implications for the Korean Peninsula | Changing Currents

Washington recalibrates security commitments as Seoul prepares to shoulder greater defense burden

Jan 26 • Gabriela Bernal

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China’s Approach to North Korea in 2026: Stability, Influence, and Strategic Caution

Despite recent Xi-Lee meeting, room for expanded Chinese role in Korean diplomacy remains limited.

Jan 13 • Gabriela Bernal

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November 2025

The Lee government's not-so-pragmatic North Korea policy

The reality is that Lee cannot have it all, and the government must place immediate priorities over grander ambitions.

Nov 13, 2025 • Gabriela Bernal

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October 2025

Can ASEAN play a greater role on the Korean Peninsula?

North Korea turns to ASEAN to diversify its partnerships, creating opportunities for the bloc to play a more active role on the Korean Peninsula.

Oct 17, 2025 • Gabriela Bernal

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