The prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has given rise to mounting concern that the Ukraine crisis will profoundly reshape the overarching international order. The multilateral international system built on international law and the UN, formed after World War II, is facing severe challenges. Conflicts are intensifying between the West (i.e., the US and Europe) on the one hand and Russia-China on the other. This trend will likely negatively affect the situation on the Korean Peninsula, including North Korean nuclear issue.
In this session, we will look at the changes in the international order after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war and discuss the potential impact these changes will bring to Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula. We will explore the possible international countermeasures against the North Korean nuclear issue amidst the rapidly changing international order.