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Trump, North Korea, and the New Balance: Rewriting the Peninsula in an Era of U.S.–China Rivalry
A new era of U.S.–China rivalry is forcing Washington to reconsider how it deals with North Korea. No longer just a threat, Pyongyang may now serve as a geopolitical disruptor—one that weakens Beijing’s regional grip.
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The Broken Promise of U.S. Manufacturing Revival
As the United States doubles down on reshoring and global supply chains fracture along geopolitical lines, Korea faces a stark choice: continue riding the waves of export dependency, or build the capacity to steer its own course. This moment demands not tactical diplomacy, but structural change.
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Why the Far-Right Rises from Capitalism’s Shadows
Across democracies, far-right movements are gaining ground — not despite economic dislocation and inequality, but because of them. As liberal institutions fail to offer emotional resonance and material security, the vacuum is filled by nativist myths and authoritarian certainty.
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One-Party Rule and Rising Inequality: The Unraveling of Japan’s Stability
For decades, Japan has been known for its stability, but beneath the surface, the nation faces a deepening crisis. One-party dominance by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), rising income inequality, youth unemployment, and economic stagnation are pushing Japan towards long-term decline.
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