Sleepwalking into World War III, a presentation by Dr. Yangmo Ku

Come join us for an informal presentation into current world events and happenings through the lens of history to better understand our world now. (Full presentation abstract will be updated closer to the event)

An introduction to our presenter and his work:
Dr. Yangmo Ku is Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of the Peace and War Center (PAWC) at Norwich University. He received his B.A. in German language and literature from Sogang University and earned his M.A. in international affairs and Ph.D. in political science from George Washington University. He previously taught in the School of International Service at American University. Dr. Ku’s research focus lies in North/South Korean politics, East Asian security, US foreign policy, and the politics of memory and reconciliation in East Asia and Europe. His coauthored book, titled Politics in North and South Korea: Political Development, Economy, and Foreign Relations, was published by Routledge in 2018. He is currently working on a book project, titled Nuclear North Korea: Analyzing Complexities and Exploring Coping Strategies. He serves as founding Editor of a peer-reviewed journal, titled the Journal of Peace and War Studies, and co-editor of PAWC’s forum—Voices on Peace and War. His previous research has also appeared in numerous journals, including the Journal of East Asian Studies, Asian Perspective, Pacific Focus, Korean Journal of International Studies, Asian Journal of Peacebuilding, and the Yale Journal of International Affairs. He has been invited to give intensive lectures on North Korean nuclear issues and the politics of the Korean Peninsula to US federal government officials in Washington DC and Hawaii. 

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