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@csis.org Korea Chair is an independent platform from which to advance major policy issues of common importance to the Korean & American people. Follow our team: @victordcha.bsky.social @andysaulim.com
Although China recently removed the Atlantic Amsterdam structure, 13 buoys and two aquaculture farms remain in the Korea–China Provisional Measures Zone.
@csis.org Beyond Parallel continues to track developments in the Yellow Sea: beyondparallel.csis.org/tag/yellow-s...
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The Russia-North Korea partnership is deepening—Russia needs ammunition, North Korea needs cash, food, military tech.
@csis.org Beyond Parallel tracked 70+ meetings and 260+ events since Sept 2022: Kim-Putin summits, arms transfers, and beyond.
Learn More: beyondparallel.csis.org/timeline-of-...
ICYMI: On the newest episode of Capital Cable, @csis.org’s Mark Lippert and @sydseiler.bsky.social join Ramón Pacheco Pardo and Lami Kim to assess North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress—and what its new five-year plan signals next.
📺 Watch here: csis.org/events/north...
When Beijing turns up economic heat on Seoul, South Korea can't stand alone. Japan, the US, and regional partners must help fend off China's coercion.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social on how Seoul can counter China through collective economic deterrence ⬇️
🌍 Global reactions to the SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s tariffs
@csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org unpack what it means across Africa, the Americas, China, EU, India, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, Southeast Asia & Australia.
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China added 40 Japanese entities (Subaru, MHI, JAXA..) to export control/watch lists for dual-use items. This brings the total number of targeted Japanese companies in
@csis.org database to 99.
More in our book on China’s economic coercion (600+ cases): youtu.be/FHUJGVLt44M
🚨 New Report Out
New @csis.org Beyond Parallel satellite imagery shows UAVs Saebyol 4 and 9 positioned together at Panghyon Airbase — the first time two UAVs have been spotted simultaneously at the site.
Read the full analysis: beyondparallel.csis.org/north-korean...
Trade is now a geopolitical weapon. If allies don’t respond together, they’ll be pressured one by one.
Read @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social interview discussing their new book on China's economic coercion with @postopinions.bsky.social.
📰Full Article:
Join @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social as he discusses his new co‑authored book: China’s Weaponization of Trade at Indiana University.
📍Shreve Auditorium (GA 0001), Global & International Studies Building
🕠March 25, 2026, 5:30–6:45 PM (EST)
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📺NEW VIDEO: How has China’s strategic value changed for Korea?
In part two of our three-part series, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains how Beijing’s strategic value for Seoul has evolved and why South Korea has made its choice in U.S.–China competition.
▶️Watch: youtu.be/e2m8iZlUKZs
Pyongyang concluded the Ninth Party Congress with plans to improve multiple rocket launchers and ground and underwater ICBM complexes.
@csis.org Beyond Parallel has tracked 480+ provocations since 1958: hijackings, bombings and more.
Learn More: beyondparallel.csis.org/database-nor...
@csis.org analysis confirms that the Atlantic Amsterdam, which was a point of tension between South Korea and China due to its unilateral placement by Beijing has moved out of the PMZ and arrived at a commercial shipyard in Weihai, China on 1/31.
Read here: beyondparallel.csis.org/china-reloca...
ICYMI: On the latest episode of TIS, @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @sydseiler.bsky.social hosts Prof. Gi-wook Shin on The Four Talent Giants—how Japan, Australia, China & India built economic power by tackling distinct national challenges.
📺Watch: youtu.be/-hQiAcHJ3H0
What does security and stability in East Asia actually look like today?
Join @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social for a lecture at Ohio State on his new book, exploring how East Asian countries can navigate China's economic coercion.
📅 March 26, 2026 | 11AM–3PM (EST)
📍 Mason Hall Rotunda
📄 Analysis: North Korea’s 9th Party Congress
@sydseiler of @CSIS @CSISKoreaChair breaks down the key takeaways—from five big questions to a deep dive on the Party Congress report.
🎥 Five Key Questions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PJg...
🎥 Report Breakdown: www.youtube.com/watch?v=22e4...
Since November 2022, Kim Ju-ae has been at the center of North Korea's biggest questions: Could she be the next heir to the Kim regime? Why is Kim Jong-un introducing her so young?
Join @victordcha.bsky.social and other North Korea experts in a 6-minute breakdown with @scmpnews.bsky.social.
NEW REPORT
“The United States–Republic of Korea Alliance” by @csis.org and Asan Institute for Policy Studies examines the credibility of U.S. extended deterrence and brainstorms ways to strengthen these commitments amid heightened uncertainty.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/uni...
🔴HAPPENING NOW | The Capital Cable #130
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @sydseiler.bsky.social, Ramón Pacheco Pardo, and Lami Kim as they break down North Korea's Ninth Party Congress and its next five-year plans.
📺Watch Now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeEF...
IN 30 MINS | The Capital Cable #130
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @sydseiler.bsky.social, Ramón Pacheco Pardo, and Lami Kim as they break down North Korea's Ninth Party Congress and its next five-year plans.
📺Learn more: csis.org/events/north...
IN 1 HOUR | The Capital Cable #130
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @sydseiler.bsky.social, Ramón Pacheco Pardo, and Lami Kim as they break down North Korea's Ninth Party Congress and its next five-year plans.
📺Learn more: csis.org/events/north...
Although China recently removed the Atlantic Amsterdam structure, 13 buoys and two aquaculture farms remain in the Korea–China Provisional Measures Zone.
@csis.org Beyond Parallel continues to track developments in the Yellow Sea: beyondparallel.csis.org/tag/yellow-s...
Map⬇️
Economic interdependence once promised stability—now it’s a tool of geopolitical pressure.
@global-affairs.bsky.social convenes a timely conversation on economic statecraft, featuring @victordcha.bsky.social on how countries and firms can respond.
Join here🔽
🔵TOMORROW 9:30 AM | The Capital Cable #130
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @sydseiler.bsky.social, Ramón Pacheco Pardo, and Lami Kim as they break down North Korea's Ninth Party Congress and its next five-year plans.
📺Learn more: csis.org/events/north...
When Beijing turns up economic heat on Seoul, South Korea can't stand alone. Japan, the US, and regional partners must help fend off China's coercion.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social on how Seoul can counter China through collective economic deterrence ⬇️
🚨 New Report Out
New @csis.org Beyond Parallel satellite imagery shows UAVs Saebyol 4 and 9 positioned together at Panghyon Airbase — the first time two UAVs have been spotted simultaneously at the site.
Read the full analysis: beyondparallel.csis.org/north-korean...
🌍 Global reactions to the SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s tariffs
@csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org unpack what it means across Africa, the Americas, China, EU, India, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, Southeast Asia & Australia.
Read⬇️
🌐China Updates
China added 40 Japanese entities (Subaru, MHI, JAXA..) to export control/watch lists for dual-use items. This brings the total number of targeted Japanese companies in
@csis.org database to 99.
More in our book on China’s economic coercion (600+ cases): youtu.be/FHUJGVLt44M
North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress is underway, gathering the regime's top party and state officials.
What are the key takeaways so far? What signals are emerging on its nuclear program, and on leadership dynamics?
@csis.org @sydseiler.bsky.social breaks it down🔽
youtu.be/2PJgHZgmSc8
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social joined Brian Kilmeade on his radio show today to talk about his new book, China's Weaponization of Trade and how we can counter China's economic coercion.
Watch here (From 55:00 to 1:10:00):
