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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

New Atlanticist

Aug 18, 2023

Experts react: The US-Japan-South Korea summit was ‘historic.’ But what did it accomplish?

By Atlantic Council experts

President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and President Yoon Suk Yeol set forward a common security agenda at Camp David. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what's next.

China East Asia

In the News

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 […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

Report

Aug 16, 2023

The United States and its allies must be ready to deter a two-front war and nuclear attacks in East Asia

By Markus Garlauskas

This report highlights two emerging and interrelated deterrence challenges in East Asia with grave risks to US national security: 1) Horizontal escalation of a conflict with China or North Korea into simultaneous conflict; 2) Vertical escalation to a limited nuclear attack by either or both adversaries to avoid conceding.

Arms Control China

Issue Brief

Aug 16, 2023

Biases blind us to the risk of Chinese military intervention in Korea

By Jonathan Corrado

This paper examines the historical record of cognitive biases, focusing on the US intelligence community’s failure to forecast PRC intervention in the Korean War, despite collecting information and evidence indicative of that outcome.

Arms Control China

In the News

Aug 10, 2023

Cynkin in VOA on possibility for regular US-ROK-Japan summit

On August 9, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was featured in VOA Korea in conversation on the possibility of a regular US-ROK-Japan summit. Cynkin explains that he is “cautiously optimistic,” because “for now […] there is alignment of interests between the three countries and their leaders, and it’s in our mutual interests.”

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Aug 5, 2023

Soofer on Voice of America Korea discussing US-Korea-Japan security cooperation

By Atlantic Council

Rob Soofer speaks on trilateral security cooperation between US, Korea, and Japan to deter North Korea and China

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Aug 2, 2023

Cynkin in VOA

On August 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted by VOA Korea in conversation on the trilateral summit at Camp David scheduled for August 18. He explains, “the more we institutionalize this trilateral and have more of a sort of secretariat function to support it and more working level meetings to support it […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

Econographics

Jul 31, 2023

China isn’t the only Asian country expanding its trade with Africa

By Phillip Meng

When it comes to Asia-Africa trade, many think of China first. But Beijing is not the only country growing ties. South Korea has accelerated trade, investment, and development initiatives—expanding trading volumes significantly.

Africa China

In the News

Jul 28, 2023

Garlauskas quoted extensively in Japanese news

This week, Markus Garlauskas has been quoted extensively in Japanese media following an interview with Kyodo News. He was featured in the following outlets, including but not limited to: 47News, The Tokyo Shimbun, and DAILYSUN, discussing the current state of US-DPRK relations and how we might respond to the situation as it progresses.

Japanese Korea

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