Is the U.S. seeking permanent ownership of bases in South Korea? A proposal reportedly raised by the Trump administration could reshape the architecture of the U.S.–South Korea alliance and profoundly impact strategic balances in the Asia-Pacific. Although it has not yet entered formal negotiations, the mere introduction of such a demand holds critical importance in terms of sovereignty, defense autonomy, and geopolitical orientation.

Is Russia reopening the door to Western investors through Sakhalin-1? As a new balance emerges in energy diplomacy, we explored the geopolitical impact of this strategic move.