The Formation and Institutionalization of Brazil’s Antarctic Program Brazil’s emergence as an active participant in Antarctic affairs did not end with its accession to the Antarctic Treaty System; rather, it marked the beginning of a more structured and long-term national
From the fifteenth century onward, European maritime expansion fundamentally transformed Southeast Asia into a crucial node of global trade linking the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. This transformation was not merely geographical but also structural, as regional economies
On April 14, 2026, a bill was introduced that could shape the next phase of great power competition. It allows the use of force abroad to free Russian citizens detained or prosecuted in other countries. In its current form, the
A new diplomatic tension has emerged between South Korea and Israel in recent days. It began after President Lee Jae-myung publicly criticized Israel on social media over alleged human rights violations, sharing a video and drawing comparisons to historical atrocities such as
Over the past two decades, Turkey has quietly constructed one of the most effective soft power instruments in the broader Middle East. This influence has not been built through conventional diplomacy or military presence, but through cultural production, particularly television
The Characteristic Points of the Multiculturalism in Korea Korean society is currently undergoing a transition toward multiculturalism, despite its long-standing emphasis on a single ethnic identity. Although this shift began approximately half a century ago, it has not been accompanied
Expanding Legal Relations in a Changing International Order Over the past several decades, the relationship between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand has undergone a profound transformation. What began as a relatively limited bilateral interaction rooted in
Strategic Context and Policy Evolution of Korea’s Arctic Engagement Climate change in the Arctic is expected to produce profound and multidimensional impacts on Korea’s socio-economic structure. As global warming accelerates the melting of Arctic sea ice, the region is undergoing
The global security order in 2026 looks nothing like it did even two years ago. When the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, few predicted how rapidly the geopolitical map of the Middle East would be
The future of South Korea–India relations will depend less on diplomatic rhetoric than on the political economy of investment. For more than a decade, Seoul has regarded the revision of the Korea–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the principal