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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

In the News

Jul 21, 2023

Atlantic Council Experts React used as basis for South Korean news service article

On July 21, South Korea’s Yonhap News Service used our Experts React on Korean nuclear issues as the basis for an entire article, including quotes from FD senior fellow Rob Soofer, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin, and IPSI nonresident fellow Jessica Taylor.

Korea Korean

In the News

Jul 20, 2023

Garlauskas in USA Today and The Hill

On July 20, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in USA Today on US soldier Travis King who was detained by North Korea after fleeing across the border from US military law enforcement authorities. On July 18, Garlauskas explained in an article for The Hill that “Unfortunately, U.S. citizens detained in North Korea are typically used by […]

Korea Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 19, 2023

Experts react: South Korea embarks on a new nuclear era. How will it play out?

By Atlantic Council experts

US and South Korean officials just met in Seoul for the inaugural meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group, a new bilateral platform to coordinate deterrence against a North Korean nuclear attack.

Crisis Management East Asia
The Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the strategic objective of a free, independent, democratic, and sovereign Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders, capable of defending itself and deterring future aggression. at the 2023 NATO Summit seen next to the Main Media Center, in

New Atlanticist

Jul 11, 2023

Experts react: What NATO’s Vilnius summit means for Ukraine and the Alliance’s future

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts decode the summit's implications for Ukraine's membership, NATO's approach to China, and more.

Belarus Central Europe

In the News

Jul 7, 2023

Cynkin in VOA

On July 6, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Cynkin was quoted in Voice of America to discuss decisions by the United States to de-risk and South Korea to resume dialogue with China. He argues that this isn’t “going soft” on China but rather recognizing the need for good channels of communication even during periods of […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 6, 2023

Garlauskas and Culver Panelists for VOA Show

On June 30, Markus Garlauskas and Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow John Culver were the guests for Voice of America’s Washington Talk panel discussion show, which focuses on North and South Korean audiences and is often watched by the US Korea analysis and policy community. The discussion focused on the new North Korea intelligence […]

China Intelligence

Experts