A comprehensive look at the role of history, economics, security, threat perception, and domestic politics in the South Korea-United States alliance.

Against the backdrop of China’s mounting influence and North Korea’s growing nuclear capability and expanding missile arsenal, South Korea faces a set of st

How can the United States and South Korea best co-operate to address new security challenges? Can the US-ROK alliance serve to advance South Korea's interests a

A close look at the evolution of American political alliances in Asia and their future While the American alliance system in Asia has been fundamental to the re

These essays support the argument that strong and effective presidential leadership is the most important prerequisite for South Korea to sustain and project it