indo-pacific strategy Archives - 38 North

Assessing the Impact of the US’ New Foreign Policy Approach on North Korea’s Arms Trafficking Activity

Hans Horan

Jan 23, 2026

Foreign Affairs

The Trump administration released its National Security Strategy (NSS) in early December 2025, …

The Impact of the US National Security Strategy’s Blind Spot on North Korea

Sangsoo Lee

Jan 21, 2026

Foreign Affairs

By shifting deterrence to its allies, Washington is unintentionally accelerating an arms race …

What Does ROK-NATO Cooperation Mean for Relations on the Korean Peninsula?

Bo Ram Kwon and 38 North

Apr 5, 2024

Commentary, Foreign Affairs

South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) seem destined for greater …

Milestones and Momentum: A Banner 2023 for the US-ROK Alliance and the Path Forward

George Hutchinson

Dec 20, 2023

Commentary, Foreign Affairs

The US-ROK alliance has experienced a banner year in 2023. The year has been marked not only by …