Tag: South Korea
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Gyeonggi Province: The Engine That Leads U.S.-Korea Partnership
On October 29, 2025, the Center for the National Interest, the Gyeonggi Research Institute, the Korean Association for Policy Studies, and the Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) held an international conference on the evolving dimensions of U.S.–Korea relations. The conference highlighted the
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Trump’s Middle East Pivot? (w/ Greg Priddy)
Trump’s Middle East Pivot? (w/ Greg Priddy) President Donald Trump’s Gulf trip in May 2025 offered more than just photo ops and billion-dollar deals; it signaled a shift in America’s posture toward the region. From flashy personal business signings to a notable departure from the Bush-era “freedom agenda,” Trump’s visit drew regional praise for its
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Korea’s Energy Crossroads (w/ Chinho Park)
Korea’s Energy Crossroads (w/ Chinho Park) Korea’s energy sector is at an inflection point—one shaped by deepening nuclear cooperation abroad, the Trump administration’s tariffs, and a presidential transition in Seoul. These developments could reshape not only Korea’s domestic energy mix but also its role in international LNG markets, global clean tech supply chains, and joint
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Center President Paul Saunders Speaks at Hanyang University
On November 29, Center president Paul Saunders spoke at the 3rd International Symposium of Hanyang University’s Institute for Energy and the Environment, where he discussed signposts in assessing the incoming Trump administration’s nuclear energy policy. Watch above or at the link here.
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How Kim Jong-Un Sees a Biden Administration—and How Kim Will Respond
Election day has come and gone, and now North Korean leader Kim Jong-un knows he will have to deal with Joe Biden in the White House. Kim has gone through a lot over the last four years. He faced off through a period of high tensions with President Donald Trump before meeting in a historic
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