Professional Affiliation

Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Expert Bio

Shin-ae Lee completed her Ph.D. in Public Policy at the University of Tokyo in 2022. Prior to this, she obtained her Master's degree in International Studies from Seoul National University with the Highest Honor Award, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Ewha Womans University. Lee has garnered professional experience as a researcher at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy. Presently, she holds the position of Research Fellow in the Security Studies Program at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Lee also teaches part-time at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, focusing on Japan's foreign and security policy. Her academic focus centers on Japan's foreign and security policy, specifically strategic communications, and the relations between Korea-Japan and the US-ROK-JPN.

Expertise

• Security and Defense
• Asia

Wilson Center Project

Implications of DPRK-Russia Military Collaboration on Indo-Pacific and Transatlantic Security Dynamics

Project Summary

The recent military ties between the DPRK and Russia, two significant challengers to the international order based on the rule of law, has sparked concerns across the Indo-Pacific and Transatlantic. This partnership is viewed as symbolic of the growing interconnectedness of security dynamics in these distinct theaters. However, this is not the first instance where the close alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow has had a significant impact on international security. This research briefly traces the history of DPRK-Russia relations since the Korean War and examines the recent words and actions of the two sides regarding bilateral military collaborations to identify the key aspects and rationale behind the shift. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at strengthening concerted efforts in the Indo-Pacific and Transatlantic to address these challenges. In essence, this study aims to highlight the critical role of collaboration in strategic communications among value-based partners in the two regions.

Major Publications

• https://www.spf.org/iina/en/articles/lee_04.html
• https://www.spf.org/iina/en/articles/lee_03.html
• https://www.spf.org/iina/en/articles/lee_02.html