Korean Security Policy (In-Person)

Explore South Korea’s foreign policy and the evolving ROK–U.S. alliance shaping security and peace in the Korean Peninsula and East Asia. The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University and The Korea Foundation, USA invite you to join Ambassador Mark Lippert, Dr. Andrew Yeo, and moderator Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland as they discuss Korean Security Policy: Security, Diplomacy, and the Future of the Korean Peninsula. Reception & Check-in at 5:00 PM ET Lecture at 5:30-6:30 PM ET Post-Reception at 6:30 PM ET As geopolitical competition intensifies across the Indo-Pacific, security on the Korean Peninsula is increasingly tied to broader regional and global dynamics. At the center of this landscape is the enduring ROK–U.S. alliance, which continues to evolve beyond conventional deterrence into a comprehensive strategic partnership aimed at ensuring regional stability, economic security, and peace. This session will examine South Korea’s foreign and defense policy within this expanding regional framework. Our expert panelists will discuss the strategic evolution of the ROK–U.S. alliance, diplomatic efforts to address North Korean security threats, multilateral security cooperation, and potential pathways toward long-term peace on the Korean Peninsula and across East Asia. This event is located in Washington D.C. to view the livestream, please visit: https://siiakspvirtual.eventbrite.com