Korea

Manning in VOA: US experts say North Korea is more likely to resume missile provocations and nuclear tests

By Atlantic Council

On March 29, Manning was interviewed by Voice of America about North Korea’s procurement of components for missiles and the need to crack down on their international sourcing of materials. “Robert Manning, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, also told VOA that the possibility of North Korea’s further provocations and the resumption of nuclear […]

Manning in VOA: “North Korea’s launch of multiple rocket launchers should not be taken lightly… “Increasing Korea’s offensive capabilities” [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On March 22, Robert Manning was quoted by Voice of America on recent North Korean missile launches. “Robert Manning, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, said that North Korea’s launch of four projectiles that appear to be multiple rocket launchers into the West Sea on the20th should be viewed as an extension of the […]

Manning in VOA: U.S. Treasury sanctions confirm Russia’s involvement in North Korean missile development… “We need to focus on shutting down North Korea’s overseas procurement network.” [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On March 15, Manning was interviewed by VOA about North Korea’s procurement of components for missiles and the need to crack down on their international sourcing of materials. “Manning pointed out that the issue of North Korea’s overseas procurement network is not receiving enough attention. ‘The sanctions on Russians who have been facilitating the North […]

Manning in VOA: Analysis: What can the US expect from South Korea’s new president?

By Atlantic Council

On March 10, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article on the results of the presidential election in South Korea and what they mean for the United States. “Under Yoon, ​Seoul’s policies on North Korea will align with Washington’s, making cooperation between the allies easier, experts said. ‘The election of President Yoon […]

#BritainDebrief – Is this economic war with Russia? A Debrief from Edward Fishman

By Ben Judah

As a newly-formed anti-invasion coalition forms in the international community and takes increasingly severe economic actions against Russia, Senior Fellow Ben Judah interviewed Edward Fishman, former Russia and Europe Lead in the State Department’s Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation, for #BritainDebrief.

Manning in VOA: “US Indo-Pacific Strategy: Korea-Japan cooperation?” [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On February 19, Manning featured on a VOA broadcast about the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy. On the subject of the recent deployment of B-52 bombers to Guam, Manning argued, “It is designed to send a message both to North Korea and China, and I think it is also designed as an act of reassurance for […]

Manning in Radio Free Asia: The U.S. will have a tentative list of additional sanctions on North Korea [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On February 14, Manning was cited by Radio Free Asia regarding how the United States is approaching financial sanctions of North Korea and the administration’s cooperation with allies. “Robert Manning, a senior researcher at the Atlantic Council…told Radio Free Asia (RFA) that the State Department is currently working with the Ministry of Finance to understand what additional sanctions […]

Applications open for the 2021-2022 Korea Foundation Journalist Fellowship Program

The Atlantic Council Korea Journalist Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early/mid-career US-based journalists working in US media to develop a deeper knowledge of the most critical economic and security issues on the Korean peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific more broadly. Apply at KFJournalistFellows@AtlanticCouncil.org

Fulton in the Emirates Policy Center: GCC and the ‘Asianization of Asia’

By Atlantic Council

Slavin quoted in The Irish Times on challenges of the US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council