Eric Chan - North Korea: The Nuclear Hermit Kingdom

North Korea has enough nuclear material for 100 warheads and ICBM's capable of reaching the USA. Does the "Hermit Kingdom" pose threat, or is the “Panmunjom Declaration” the beginning of a new era of peace on the Korean Peninsula? We’re joined today by Eric Chan to discuss North Korea's goals, ambitions, and capabilities - and we explore the complexity of its relationships with China, Russia, and the USA. Eric is a non-resident research fellow at the Global Taiwan Institute. Eric is also a strategist with the US Air Force, where he provides USAF and Department of Defense leadership with expertise on PRC military capabilities, political leadership, strategic culture, and competition. Eric was previously the China, Korea, Philippines, and Vietnam Country Director at Air Force International Affairs office. He has also served as an analyst at Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration office, providing expertise on PRC nuclear doctrine. Eric is widely published on Chinese influence operations/information warfare, Taiwan military reform, military diplomacy with the PLA, and the strategic balance in East Asia. He has written for publications including the USAF Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, The Diplomat, War on the Rocks, and the Foreign Policy Research Centre New Delhi Journal. He holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and a BA in Political Science/History from the University of California, San Diego. Links & Resources: https://globaltaiwan.org/team/eric-chan-2/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-chan-737a43a