Commentary and Analysis

The South Korean public is lukewarm about reforms like extending the work week, Karl Friedhoff writes, but Yoon likely sees value in taking a harder line.

As the global security environment becomes more challenging, the need to adapt alliances increases as well.

Craig Kafura offers insights into Washington's ties with Tokyo.

What are the implications of Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, and what does this mean for the US-Japan security alliance?

It’s one thing to commit to a stronger military and another thing to use it, Craig Kafura argues.

Karl Friedhoff joins other analysts to offer insights on what 2023 might bring for South Korea.

“South Koreans know they are living in a very unforgiving region so perhaps taking security into their own hands is seen as a logical next step."

Military conscription is a good start, but leaders in Taipei need to act with greater urgency still, Ethan Kessler writes.

Banning press from a presidential plane and his response to truckers’ strike likely played to Yoon’s conservative base, Karl Friedhoff writes.

"Widespread skepticism of Washington has given way to the belief that US forces have a role to play on the peninsula for the foreseeable future," Karl Friedhoff writes.