Victor Cha
@victordcha.bsky.social
Georgetown Professor, author, former USG, CSIS Geopolitics President, long-suffering Giants and hopeful Knicks aficionado.
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Thank you everyone for coming to our book launch for China's Weaponization of Trade. Thanks to @willtodman.bsky.social, Melanie Hart, @bethanyallen.bsky.social and @victordcha.bsky.social for an important conversation on economic coercion, and a shoutout to all our interns who worked on the book!
January 22, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Thank you everyone for coming to our book launch for China's Weaponization of Trade. Thanks to @willtodman.bsky.social, Melanie Hart, @bethanyallen.bsky.social and @victordcha.bsky.social for an important conversation on economic coercion, and a shoutout to all our interns who worked on the book!
According to @nytimes.com China is contemplating rare earths coercion against Japan again. Time to stop China's economic bullying with a collective economic deterrence Article 5 pact among trading nations. We have leverage too. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | China’s trade bullying calls for an Article 5
Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
According to @nytimes.com China is contemplating rare earths coercion against Japan again. Time to stop China's economic bullying with a collective economic deterrence Article 5 pact among trading nations. We have leverage too. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
New book for 2026! Just arrived in time for New Years
January 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
New book for 2026! Just arrived in time for New Years
Reports of the Russian Ursa Major being sunk last year off the coast of Spain that carried Russian nuke sub reactor components headed for North Korea. maritime-executive.com/article/report… Read our @csis book on NK's nuke sub ambitions and Russia's role. beyondparallel.csis.org/north-koreas-s…
https://beyondparallel.csis.org/north-koreas-s…
December 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Reports of the Russian Ursa Major being sunk last year off the coast of Spain that carried Russian nuke sub reactor components headed for North Korea. maritime-executive.com/article/report… Read our @csis book on NK's nuke sub ambitions and Russia's role. beyondparallel.csis.org/north-koreas-s…
China is now doing in the West Sea what it did in the South China Sea. And no one is paying attention — here is a quick explainer.
China has been building structures in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO3A...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO3A...
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
China is now doing in the West Sea what it did in the South China Sea. And no one is paying attention — here is a quick explainer.
Part 1 of a 3-part story in the future of China and South Korea relations.
In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
China’s Strategic Value to Korea: Part 1 - Economic Coercion
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December 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Part 1 of a 3-part story in the future of China and South Korea relations.
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🚨 @victordcha.bsky.social’s latest op-ed is out now on Fortune.
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
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In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
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The U.S. and South Korea need to salvage their tariff and investment agreement—for the sake of the alliance | Fortune
Seoul and Washington must see disagreements on investment and immigration as an opportunity to fine-tune a trade agreement they can both tolerate.
fortune.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 @victordcha.bsky.social’s latest op-ed is out now on Fortune.
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
Read more 🔽
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
Read more 🔽
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China's #2 official just visited North Korea for the first time since 2019. What does it mean?
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
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Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?
CSIS experts address critical questions regarding Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s recent visit to North Korea and its significance for bilateral ties.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
China's #2 official just visited North Korea for the first time since 2019. What does it mean?
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
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China has deployed three maritime structures in the Korea-China PMZ—one management platform and two aquaculture cages.
What does this mean for bilateral relations? Join @csis.org @VictorDCha.bsky.social for key insights on this developing situation.
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What does this mean for bilateral relations? Join @csis.org @VictorDCha.bsky.social for key insights on this developing situation.
www.youtube.com/watch?featur...
What is China building in the PMZ?
CSIS Beyond Parallel and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative commercial satellite imagery and automatic identification system (AIS) data analysis provide t...
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June 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
China has deployed three maritime structures in the Korea-China PMZ—one management platform and two aquaculture cages.
What does this mean for bilateral relations? Join @csis.org @VictorDCha.bsky.social for key insights on this developing situation.
www.youtube.com/watch?featur...
What does this mean for bilateral relations? Join @csis.org @VictorDCha.bsky.social for key insights on this developing situation.
www.youtube.com/watch?featur...
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To make a deal with Pyongyang, Washington will likely need to make significant compromises, writes @victordcha.bsky.social. “For example, Trump might abandon the goal of denuclearization in favor of arms control—a long-sought North Korean objective.”
Get Ready for a Big, Bold, and Very Bad North Korea Deal
Trump wants a win, and Kim has more leverage than ever.
www.foreignaffairs.com
May 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
To make a deal with Pyongyang, Washington will likely need to make significant compromises, writes @victordcha.bsky.social. “For example, Trump might abandon the goal of denuclearization in favor of arms control—a long-sought North Korean objective.”
This about sums up what it’s like to work in this administration.
LMAO -- a reporter breaks news during a briefing to State Department spox Tammy Bruce that her boss Marco Rubio is the new national security adviser
"I just heard this from you," Bruce says
"I just heard this from you," Bruce says
May 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This about sums up what it’s like to work in this administration.
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@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org president @victordcha.bsky.social discusses South Korea’s “quiet crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment, plus the impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months.
April 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org president @victordcha.bsky.social discusses South Korea’s “quiet crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment, plus the impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months.
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This morning, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social joined @handrewschwartz.bsky.social to discuss South Korea’s “Quiet Crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment & impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months
South Korea’s Quiet Crisis and Trade with the U.S.
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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April 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This morning, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social joined @handrewschwartz.bsky.social to discuss South Korea’s “Quiet Crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment & impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months
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Had a blast getting super wonky with @korea.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social Andrew Yeo and Yoojin Kim on how to unpack the Korean impeachment process and what it means for the country going forward! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vuw...
The Constitutional Court Decides Yoon's Fate | The Impossible State
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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April 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Had a blast getting super wonky with @korea.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social Andrew Yeo and Yoojin Kim on how to unpack the Korean impeachment process and what it means for the country going forward! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vuw...
The Korean President has been impeached. What does it all mean? Watch the Impossible State podcast LIVE for analysis from journalists and experts!!
And tomorrow at 2:00 PM, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social is hosting @darciedraudt.bsky.social, @brookings.edu Andrew Yeo and Yoojin Kim of Kyunghyang Daily to talk about the Constitutional Court's decision tonight.
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Spread the words and don't forget to watch ⬇️
The Constitutional Court Decides Yoon's Fate | The Impossible State
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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April 4, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The Korean President has been impeached. What does it all mean? Watch the Impossible State podcast LIVE for analysis from journalists and experts!!
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You can find all of our analyses and multimedia products on South Korea's political crisis in this handy page that we curated for you.
cc: @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org
cc: @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org
South Korea's Political Crisis | Projects | CSIS
Tracking the political, economic and social impact of South Korea’s political instability and constitutional crisis.
www.csis.org
April 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
You can find all of our analyses and multimedia products on South Korea's political crisis in this handy page that we curated for you.
cc: @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org
cc: @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org
As we await Verdict day in Korea, a bigger crisis looms. See my piece today on the quiet crisis in the alliance @csis.org @korea.csis.org www.csis.org/analysis/qui...
The Quiet Crisis in the U.S.-Korea Alliance
The confluence of months-long political stasis in Seoul and the start of the second Trump administration have precipitated a quiet crisis in the U.S.-Korea alliance that neither side will admit to.
www.csis.org
April 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As we await Verdict day in Korea, a bigger crisis looms. See my piece today on the quiet crisis in the alliance @csis.org @korea.csis.org www.csis.org/analysis/qui...
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Great to have the amazing @kristigovella.bsky.social, and our NextGen scholar join @csis.org as the new Japan Chair! An amazing addition to the growing team at @geopolitics.csis.org.
CSIS Names Kristi Govella as Senior Adviser and Japan Chair
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) today announced Dr. Kristi Govella has been named senior adviser and Japan Chair.
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March 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Great to have the amazing @kristigovella.bsky.social, and our NextGen scholar join @csis.org as the new Japan Chair! An amazing addition to the growing team at @geopolitics.csis.org.
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Yesterday, @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding shared threats between the U.S. and allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Read/watch the full testimony below:
Read/watch the full testimony below:
Shared Threats: Indo-Pacific Alliances and Burden Sharing in Today’s Geopolitical Environment
The Indo-Pacific is vital to U.S. security, but alliances must modernize to counter evolving threats. As China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea challenge stability, allies must increase burden-sharing a...
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March 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Yesterday, @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding shared threats between the U.S. and allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Read/watch the full testimony below:
Read/watch the full testimony below:
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Join the Korea Society for a conversation on acting and activism with actress and North Korean human rights activist Minnie Mills.
Featuring an introduction provided by @victordcha.bsky.social
📅 4/16 | 4 PM EDT
Sign up here:
www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-c...
Featuring an introduction provided by @victordcha.bsky.social
📅 4/16 | 4 PM EDT
Sign up here:
www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-c...
March 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Join the Korea Society for a conversation on acting and activism with actress and North Korean human rights activist Minnie Mills.
Featuring an introduction provided by @victordcha.bsky.social
📅 4/16 | 4 PM EDT
Sign up here:
www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-c...
Featuring an introduction provided by @victordcha.bsky.social
📅 4/16 | 4 PM EDT
Sign up here:
www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-c...
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The #pinkbook just got a recommendation as "required reading" for a book every #kpop fan should read!
Have you read @victordcha.bsky.social and Ramon Pacheco Pardo's book on Korea yet?
More here: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
Have you read @victordcha.bsky.social and Ramon Pacheco Pardo's book on Korea yet?
More here: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
5 Books Every K-Pop Fan Should Read
Giaae Kwon, author of 'I’ll Love You Forever: Notes From a K-Pop Fan,' recommends titles for her fellow bbasoonis.
www.bustle.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The #pinkbook just got a recommendation as "required reading" for a book every #kpop fan should read!
Have you read @victordcha.bsky.social and Ramon Pacheco Pardo's book on Korea yet?
More here: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
Have you read @victordcha.bsky.social and Ramon Pacheco Pardo's book on Korea yet?
More here: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
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Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu arrived in North Korea today for talks with Kim Jong-un.
Our @korea.csis.org team with @victordcha.bsky.social have been following this growing cooperation closely, below are some of our policy analyses and satellite imagery studies 🔽
Our @korea.csis.org team with @victordcha.bsky.social have been following this growing cooperation closely, below are some of our policy analyses and satellite imagery studies 🔽
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un | NK News
This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates. (Last updated at 11:47 a.m. KST on March 21 with additional details throughout) Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu arrived in P...
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March 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu arrived in North Korea today for talks with Kim Jong-un.
Our @korea.csis.org team with @victordcha.bsky.social have been following this growing cooperation closely, below are some of our policy analyses and satellite imagery studies 🔽
Our @korea.csis.org team with @victordcha.bsky.social have been following this growing cooperation closely, below are some of our policy analyses and satellite imagery studies 🔽
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In February 2024, @korea.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social published the most detailed report yet documenting major munitions transfers from North Korea to Russia through satellite imagery analysis of Tikhoretsk Munitions Storage Facility, Mozdok Munitions Storage Facility and Yegorlykskaya Airfield
Major Munitions Transfers from North Korea to Russia - Beyond Parallel
Ammunition supplies have become critical in the Ukraine war. CSIS studied hundreds of commercially available satellite images since August 2023 on the continuing transfer of large quantities of muniti...
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March 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
In February 2024, @korea.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social published the most detailed report yet documenting major munitions transfers from North Korea to Russia through satellite imagery analysis of Tikhoretsk Munitions Storage Facility, Mozdok Munitions Storage Facility and Yegorlykskaya Airfield
Breaking news (sort of) #thepinkbook got endorsed on Bustle as “required reading” for all #kpop fans! @rpachecorpacheco.bsky.social tells me this is a big deal!!! www.bustle.com/entertainmen...
5 Books Every K-Pop Fan Should Read
Giaae Kwon, author of 'I’ll Love You Forever: Notes From a K-Pop Fan,' recommends titles for her fellow bbasoonis.
www.bustle.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Breaking news (sort of) #thepinkbook got endorsed on Bustle as “required reading” for all #kpop fans! @rpachecorpacheco.bsky.social tells me this is a big deal!!! www.bustle.com/entertainmen...