Part 2 of this interview with Betsy Kawamura emphasizes the need for a NATO Gender Advisor for East Asia, the legal accountability of UNSCR1325/R2P (responsibility to protect), and Ms. Kawamura’s future projects for survivors and historical reconciliation in East Asia.
Tag: North Korea
The Impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye: What Next?
Juthika Hasan discusses the recent impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye and its implications for political tensions in Asia.
Cyber Weapons and the Future of Warfare
Ryan Atkinson discusses the implications of cyber weapons for the future of warfare.
Rising Military Tensions Amidst North Korea’s Latest Missile Launches
Tensions between countries are rising amidst North Korea’s latest missile launches. China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States are concerned about the blatant disregard North Korea is showing. Mitchell Haid discusses the most recent proceedings happening on the Korean Peninsula and how each country is reacting.
The Assassination of Kim Jong-nam: North Korea and Malaysia in Conflict
Juthika Hasan discusses the recent assassination of Kim Jong-Nam, half brother of Kim Jong-Un, in Malaysia, and the resultant conflict between the previously allied nations.
In Conversation with Jieun Baek (Part II) : an Inspiring Female Researcher
Read Part I here, in which I ask Jieun about her research about information access in and out of North Korea. Part II: About JiEun’s Career Can you tell me a bit more about your position at Google headquarters and your work on information access projects for North Korean defectors? I was in Read More…
In Conversation with Jieun Baek (Part I): Information Revolution in North Korea
Do Information leaks really change something in North Korea? In part 1 of this two-part interview, Mégane Visette interviews Jieun Baek about her research and experience in and out of North Korea.
To trade or not to trade with North Korea: A case for more engagement with North Korean people
How trading activities are becoming ways of quiet resistance in North Korea should make us think twice about harsh economic sanctions. Mégane Visette analyzes.
South Korea Increases Nuclear Deterrence In Wake of Successful North Korea Test
South Korea refuses to take chances against North Korea as it begins to invest in the procurement of Hyunmoo ballistic missiles.
Backlash Over THAAD U.S Missile System
The United States and South Korea have agreed to install an advanced missile system in the Korean Peninsula and both China and North Korea have reacted. Kristyn Byrne explores what an angry China and North Korea mean for international security.