Korean Power (K-Power)—a new comprehensive approach to tackling South Korea’s challenges through economic, technological, military, and cultural power—has been on the rise over the past 20 years, dominated by advanced manufacturing, high-tech exports, and increasingly sophisticated military power.

It is said that a nation’s defense strategy must rest on four legs: diplomacy, military, economy, and society. But over the last year, it has become clear that Israel is pinning all its hopes for security solely on one leg: the military.

U.S. officials have confirmed that North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. But what does North Korea stand to gain from this move? Alexander Gabuev discusses what this development means for the future of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Officials are right to be alarmed.

But what are the chances of its success, especially amid new terrorism threats?

Last week, the leaders of France, Germany, the UK, and the United States met to discuss support for Ukraine and other security issues. But is this format still relevant and representative of the key actors in today’s geostrategic context?