Christian Paas-Lang examines the phenomenon of video gaming as a cultural fixture in South Korea.
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The Logistics of a Superpower
Paul Pryce discusses the importance of naval and air bases to American power projection – and their vulnerability to public opinion.
Gold and Cloth: Inside Cambodia’s Sex Trade
Ashley Boyes examines the crisis of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia.
Between a Dictator and a Hard Place: No Happy Ending for North Korean Defectors
James Keeling looks into the disturbing discrimination trends forcing certain North Korean defectors to return to the infamous dictatorship.
Who’s Afraid of a North Korean Bomb? (Part II)
In Part II, Scott Falls analyzes the security implications of North Korea’s nuclear program and addresses the need for renewed negotiations.
Who’s Afraid of a North Korean Bomb? (Part I)
In Part I, Scott Falls discusses the origin of North Korea’s nuclear program and assesses the state’s current capabilities.
Hong Kong’s Dance with Democracy
Christopher Cowan examines the future of China’s “one country, two systems” policy towards Hong Kong.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 2/2)
In part two, Piotr Zulauf continues his discussion of Japan’s strategic stance, starting with the new National Defense Program Guidelines. Another policy initiative undertaken by Abe has been the establishment of National Defense Program Guidelines (NDPG) alongside the NSS. While the NSS deals with issues of grey zones and their dangers, the NDPG outlines Japan’s Read More…
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 1/2)
In part one of a two part series, Piotr Zulauf examines the changing image of the Japanese military.
Korea’s Shipbuilding Strategy: Lessons for Canada
Paul Pryce looks at South Korea’s shipbuilding strategy and finds some lessons for the future of the Royal Canadian Navy.