"The American Commitment to the Korean Peninsula" with General Curtis Scaparrotti and Dr. Clint Work

Amidst COVID-19 and its fallout, policymakers are confronted with newly emergent issues alongside pre-existing ones. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Korean Peninsula.

As the pandemic spreads, US-DPRK talks remain stalled, inter-Korean relations persist as mostly one-sided, and North Korea has continued to test and refine its military capabilities. Furthermore, COVID-19 has intensified a growing US-China strategic competition, which enhances the importance of democratic allies such as South Korea.

The Stimson Center and Stimson’s 38 North program, working with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, will present a webinar on September 8th to discuss the importance of the US commitment to the Korean Peninsula. Moderated by Dr. Clint Work, a Stimson Fellow, the webinar will offer a virtual conversation with featured speaker, Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander, US European Command (2016-2019) and Commander, US Forces Korea (2013-2016). Based on Gen. Scaparrotti’s extensive experience and expertise, the webinar will offer informed commentary and engage audience members on the importance of the US relationship with the Korean Peninsula.

From a decades-old military alliance to deep economic ties and a large and vibrant Korean-American community, the linkages between the United States and Korea remain as important as ever.