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Looking Back: A Review of the Pacific in 2024

While there is strong bipartisan support for a robust U.S. presence in the Pacific, the increasingly competitive global landscape necessitates a continuous reassessment and refinement of strategic approach.

Commentary by Kathryn Paik — January 15, 2025

The Arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon Suk Yeol, the lionized prosecutor-turned-politician who led the impeachment of former president Park Geun-hye before becoming president himself, was arrested on charges of insurrection related to his declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024.

Commentary by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — January 15, 2025

Defending the North Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

The Arctic is increasingly characterized by geopolitical and military tensions. President Trump's aggressive engagement strategy, greater Sino-Russian cooperation, and NATO’s Scandinavian enlargement will likely shape the region’s security landscape for the coming years.

Report by Max Bergmann, Otto Svendsen, Marc Jacobsen, Rebekka Åsnes Sagild, Eskil Jakobsen, and Øystein Solvang — January 14, 2025

Russian Oil Sanctions Demand Persistence

The new U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia will succeed in reducing Moscow’s oil revenues. But policymakers should be on guard for evasion tactics, including shell companies and surreptitious cargo transfers, and prepare for a medium-term campaign to retain the upper hand.

Commentary by Clayton Seigle — January 14, 2025