Published 5 Nov 2024

Author: Ian Storey

The arrival of thousands of North Korean troops in Russia represents a serious escalation of the Russia-Ukraine War. Southeast Asian countries should be concerned. They can take action to enforce the sanctions regime against North Korea.

Should Southeast Asian countries be worried that North Korea has sent up to 10,000 troops to Russia?

Clearly, they should, for in today’s globalised world, a change in the security dynamics of one region can have deleterious effects on other regions.

The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia underscores this reality, as it has not only raised tensions on the Korean Peninsula but also threatens to prolong the Russia-Ukraine War. Neither bodes well for Southeast Asia and ASEAN’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

How has North Korea’s monumental decision to become a co-belligerent in the war impacted security in Northeast Asia?

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