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Nov 20, 2023

Cynkin quoted in Yonhap on Xi-Biden summit

On November 17, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in a Yonhap article on the outcomes of this week’s Xi-Biden summit. He explained that although there were few concrete results from the meeting, both sides showed a willingness to prevent a down spiral in the US-PRC relationship.

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Nov 2, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on US extended deterrence in Korea

On November 1, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Tom Cynkin was interviewed by Voice of America Korea to provide counterarguments against a joint report by the RAND Corporation and Asan Institute for Policy Studies, which called for the redeployment of US tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula to help prevent North Korean nuclear threats. He […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

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Oct 6, 2023

Gilbert quoted in RFA on North Korea-related social media fakes

On October 5, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in Radio Free Asia on the proliferation of fake social media content surrounding North Korea on the Internet. Gilbert explained that the mystery of day-to-day life in North Korea is a magnet for Internet creators who seek to draw views by taking advantage of popular curiosity about life […]

Indo-Pacific Internet

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Oct 4, 2023

Gilbert interviewed by RFA on possible Japan-North Korea talks

On October 3, Lauren Gilbert spoke with Radio Free Asia regarding recent talks about the potential for a summit between Japan and North Korea. She explained that the Japanese government is heavily invested in resolving the ongoing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and that seeking out direct diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang may […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

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Sep 19, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA regarding Republican presidential candidates’ North Korea policy

On September 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin spoke to VOA Korea about Republican presidential candidates’ stances on North Korea. He explained that it is too early on the campaign trail to predict how candidates would direct North Korea policy if elected, as candidates are focusing mostly on domestic policy at this stage.

Elections Indo-Pacific

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Sep 19, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by Yonhap News on intelligence approaches to Russia-North Korea partnership

On September 17, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in Yonhap News. Cynkin suggested that the United States may benefit from declassifying and disclosing more information related to trade activity between North Korea and Russia, as it did with intelligence on Russian military action prior to the invasion of Ukraine. He explained that […]

Arms Control Indo-Pacific

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Sep 14, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by VOA on recent Putin-Kim summit

On September 12, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea for his insights on the recent Putin-Kim summit. He was also featured in broadcasts by VOA Korea on September 12 and VOA Russia on September 13, explaining that “this meeting is a reaction to the isolation that the two countries, Russia […]

Indo-Pacific International Norms

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Aug 31, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by VOA on the PRC’s response to Camp David Trilateral Summit

On August 31, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin spoke with VOA Korea about the PRC’s reaction to the recent Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David. He explained, “I cannot rule out more aggressive action, but I think the Chinese are [currently] very cautious” in their response toward South Korea.

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Aug 22, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

On August 19, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea on the institutionalization of trilateral cooperation. In praising the success of the recent summit at Camp David, he specifically points to “the heroic actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and the corresponding actions of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to restore […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

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Aug 16, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by VOA ahead of Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David

On August 15, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was interviewed by VOA Korea ahead of the Camp David Trilateral Summit on August 18. Cynkin explains, “So it’s possible that there’ll be a successor in any of these capitals that could have less affinity for the idea of this trilateral cooperation. I think therefore it’s doubly […]

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