The upcoming U.S. elections signal a potential shift in U.S.-Korean relations. While Kamala Harris would likely continue President Biden’s focus on sanctions and deterrence, Donald Trump might just as easily revive diplomatic talks as cause another flare-up of tensions on the Korean peninsula. Meanwhile, South Korea is concerned about U.S. security commitments and currently debating whether to pursue its own nuclear deterrent. The Washington Declaration reaffirms U.S.-South Korean cooperation, but the conservative security proposal, Project 2025, hints at potential reductions in U.S. military presence. These developments raise questions about South Korea’s security and the broader stability of East Asia.
Author: Kim Lorenz
Kim Lorenz ist Masterstudentin im Studiengang „Internationale Beziehungen“ an der Technischen Universität Dresden. Während ihres Praktikums im Programmbereich Internationale Sicherheit unter der Betreuung von Frank Kuhn lag ihr Schwerpunkt auf dem Nichtverbreitungsregime und den Atomwaffen Nordkoreas. // Kim Lorenz is pursuing a Master's degree in International Relations at the Technical University of Dresden. During her internship at PRIF’s Research Department International Security under the supervision of Frank Kuhn, her work primarily focused on the non-proliferation regime and nuclear weapons in North Korea.