The 15 February meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul was little more than a diplomatic ritual devoid of substance. Although dressed up as a high-level reaffirmation of U.S.-South Korea ties, the meeting delivered nothing new.
The proposed trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea on 22 March in Tokyo represents a notable step in regional diplomacy.
By focusing on substance over form, and by leaning on informal networks of trust and mutual understanding, burgerflippers navigate the world of foreign policy and diplomacy with a mix of irreverence and skill, quietly shaping policies that matter while resisting the fecklessness of imposed authority.
International relations theory often overlooks the emotional, cultural, historical, and practice dimensions that influence decision-making.
While foreign policy and diplomacy are often used interchangeably (particularly in America), they refer to distinct processes.
Folktales might seem like relics of childhood, full of fantastical elements far removed from the real world but these stories also carry tradition, cultural values, and societal norms that subtly influence the way we think.
North Korea has increased its cooperation with Russia and will now potentially either directly or indirectly support Russia’s war in the Ukraine.
As a middle power, South Korea should support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, but it has to date provided only limited support. Why?
Over the past decade, the Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, Australia (MIKTA) partnership has seen a notable decline in its influence and cohesion.
Senior Officials from the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet for trilateral talks to discuss how to boost the partnership.
