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ROK-US Nuclear Energy Partnership
South Korea's Enrichment Debate: Moving Beyond a Security Framework to a Supply Chain Framework
Key Takeaways:- South Korea’s push for uranium enrichment risks being framed as a strategic or proliferation move because the dialogue is being led by its National Security Office instead of civilian ministries.- To avoid U.S. suspicion and secure cooperation, enrichment must be reframed as a fuel supply stability issue and embedded within a join
By Seung Hyuk Baik [Research Fellow, Nuclear Energy Policy Center of the Seoul National University]
Trump 2.0 and Foreign Direct Investment from Allies and Partners
After the Hyundai Raid: How Taiwan Should Recalibrate Its Semiconductor Investments
Key Takeaways:- ICE’s raid on Hyundai has raised alarms among major Asian investors in the U.S., signaling that even aligned partners are not immune to political or regulatory shocks.- Taiwan—deeply invested in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing through TSMC—faces rising risks amid Trump-era uncertainties on labor, tariffs, and industrial polic
By Ratih Kabinawa [Research Fellow, University of Western Australia and Forum Sinologi Indonesia]
APEC 2025
Can South Korea Bridge the Pacific?
Key Takeaways: - Political Space, Not Strategic Certainty: APEC's unanimous declaration created temporary political space and re-legitimized multilateralism, but its non-binding nature demands urgent conversion into strategic, implementable leverage.- Competition Shifts to Standards: The US-China tariff pause was tactical relief; the strategic
By Kyoung-Seok Ha [Research Fellow, Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS)]
Trump 2.0 and Foreign Direct Investment from Allies and Partners
The Contours and Limitations of Indonesia's Successful Tariff Negotiations with the United States
Key Takeaways:- The new U.S.–Indonesia trade agreement establishes a 19% reciprocal tariff and over US$20 billion in U.S. export commitments, reshaping bilateral economic ties.- While Jakarta touts the deal as a diplomatic win, the benefits remain uneven—Indonesia faces potential export declines, labor disruptions, and regulatory misalignment f
By Aswin Lin [Non-resident Research Associate, Taiwan Center for Security Studies]
Trump 2.0 and Foreign Direct Investment from Allies and Partners
A Matter of Security or Supply Chains? The Case for Reframing ROK’s Nuclear Enrichment Debate
Key Takeaways: - The new EU–U.S. reciprocal trade framework eliminates tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and guarantees $750 billion in U.S. energy offtake, tightening economic and energy interdependence.- The deal accelerates Europe’s shift from Russian pipeline gas toward U.S. LNG imports, while raising medium-term energy costs across the
By Sang Wuk Ahn [Professor, Division of International and Area Studies at Pukyong National University]

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Trump 2.0 and Foreign Direct Investment from Allies and Partners
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