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South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Deal: What’s Next?

Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Kang Choi, and Dr. Beomchul Shin discussed the outcomes of the APEC meetings, South Korea’s nuclear submarine deal with the United States, and potential next steps. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — November 14, 2025

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President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair
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President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser
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Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Nicholas Szechenyi

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William Alan Reinsch

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Matthew P. Funaiole

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Gregory B. Poling

Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Erin L. Murphy

Erin L. Murphy

Deputy Director, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics and Senior Fellow, Emerging Asia Economics
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Yuko Nakano

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Harrison Prétat

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Thibault Denamiel

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Brian Hart

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Report Launch: Project Atom 2025

Please join the Project on Nuclear Issues for a launch event for the Project Atom 2025 report on escalatory risk in the Indo-Pacific. 

Event — December 10, 2025

Unpacking Recent U.S.-Korea Deals | The Capital Cable #125

On Capital Cable #125, experts talk about the opportunities for increasing U.S.-ROK defense cooperation, in light of the joint factsheet and the recent U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting and its joint communique.

Event — November 20, 2025

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South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Deal: What’s Next?

Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Kang Choi, and Dr. Beomchul Shin discussed the outcomes of the APEC meetings, South Korea’s nuclear submarine deal with the United States, and potential next steps. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — November 14, 2025

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