Korea Chair
The Korea Chair is the premier independent platform in Washington, D.C. for the advancement of major policy issues of common importance to the people of the Republic of Korea and the United States
Mission
Through nonpartisan, expert analysis and cutting-edge research on ongoing policy opportunities and security challenges facing the region, the Korea Chair promotes a greater understanding of relations between the United States, Korea, and Asia.
CSIS appointed Dr. Victor Cha, former White House official and Georgetown University professor and vice dean as the inaugural chair holder in 2009.
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Recent Analysis
Assessing South Korea's National Assembly Election
In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo, professor at King's College London, KF-VUB Korea Chair, and adjunct fellow of Korea Chair at CSIS, to discuss the National Assembly election results, how the election will affect President Yoon's foreign policy, and what the outlook is moving forward.
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo — April 18, 2024
Indications of Delayed Second Reconnaissance Satellite Launch at Sohae
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — April 16, 2024
Ongoing Activity at Russia’s Tikhoretsk Munitions Storage Facility
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — April 15, 2024
South Korea’s 2024 General Election: Results and Implications
Critical Questions by Victor Cha, Jinwan Park, and Andy Lim — April 10, 2024
Recent Activity Observed at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — April 10, 2024
All Korea Chair Content
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Asia’s Covid-19 Lessons for The West: Public Goods, Privacy, and Social Tagging
Newsletter by Victor Cha — July 16, 2020
Party on the Bridge: Political Commissars in the Chinese Navy
Report by Jeff Benson and Zi Yang — June 29, 2020
American Leadership in the Asia-Pacific, Part 3: Promoting Democracy, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law
Congressional Testimony by Murray Hiebert — July 12, 2017
U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Asia-Pacific Region
Congressional Testimony by Victor Cha — April 25, 2017
How should we view China's rise?
Report by Christopher K. Johnson, Victor Cha, and Amy Searight — December 15, 2016
“Pivot 2.0”
Report by Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Victor Cha — January 5, 2015
Power and Order in Asia
Report by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 17, 2014
President Obama’s Trip to Asia
Critical Questions by Victor Cha, Michael J. Green, and Christopher K. Johnson — April 21, 2014
Crafting Asia Economic Strategy in 2013
Report by Michael J. Green, Victor Cha, and Ernest Z. Bower — January 28, 2013
Critical Questions for 2013: Regional Issues
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green, Christopher K. Johnson, and Heather A. Conley — January 25, 2013