08.11.2024
 

[Podcast] North Korea: The Secretive Dictatorship (German)

In a Podcast hosted by Deutschlandfunk, Prof. Rüdiger Frank and Prof. Bernd Stöver elaborate on the historical roots of North Korea, its unique...

25.10.2024
 

[Interview] North Korea and the War in Ukraine

Prof. Rüdiger Frank discusses the potential political implications if North Korea sends troops to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict, including...

23.10.2024
 

[Interview] North Korea's Involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict

Prof. Rüdiger Frank speaks about the alleged presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine and implications for global security.

18.10.2024
 

[Interview] Current Developments in North Korea

Prof. Rüdiger Frank speaks about current developments in North Korean in an extended interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).

16.10.2024
 

[Book Review] Reading between the Lines: Public Discourse in North Korea in the 1950s

Prof. Rüdiger Frank reviewed Andre Schmid's book on bottom-up influences in the North Korean society.

11.09.2024
 

Interview: Osttimor 25 Jahre nach dem Unabhängigkeitsreferendum (German)

Alfred Gerstl appeared on the Ö1-Mittagsjournal to speak about Timor-Leste in light of the papal visit to the country.

11.09.2024
 

Journal Article: Examining the Philippines’ infrastructure and connectivitycooperation with China and the European Union

Alfred Gerstl co-authors a peer-reviewed study on the Philippines' infrastructure partnerships with China and the EU, revealing the geopolitical...

19.08.2024
 

Journal Article: All About China?: (Mis)Reading Domestic Politics through a Great Power Lens

Alfred Gerstl co-authors a peer-reviewed publication on the relationship between domestic political leanings in Thailand and sympathies toward the US...

13.08.2024
 

Article: Hedging as Southeast Asia’s Grand Strategy

Alfred Gerstl writes about Southeast Asia's strategy of balancing relations between the U.S. and China, which is crucial for maintaining regional...

09.04.2024
 

Panel Discussion: North Korea and Nuclear Security

Prof. Rüdiger Frank participated in an expert discussion on North Korea and nuclear security hosted by the Perth USAsia Centre.

03.03.2024
 

Podcast: How a 'new Cold War' is making North Korea more risk-averse

Prof. Rüdiger Frank shares his views on North Korea's de-risking strategy and the implications of the recent turn in its inter-Korean policy.

16.01.2024
 

Interview: China's Panda Diplomacy

In an interview, Alfred Gerstl discusses his views on China's 'Panda diplomacy' and its implications for relations with Western nations.

16.01.2024
 

Interview: Central Eastern Europe' Stance on China and Taiwan

In an interview, Alfred Gerstl discusses Central Eastern Europe's relations with China and Taiwan amidst Taiwanese elections.

11.01.2024
 

38 North article: "North Korea’s New Unification Policy: Implications and Pitfalls"

Professor Rüdiger Frank discusses the implications of Kim Jong Un's remarks on unification of late December 2023.

13.12.2023
 

38 North article: "North Korea’s De-risking Strategy and Its Implications"

Prof. Frank argues that the recent embassy closures by North Korea are part of a long-term strategy of de-risking.