Joseph Yun
Lead U.S. negotiator for the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements with Pacific Island nations. His expertise lies in negotiating with Pacific Island nations and countering Chinese influence.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 46min
Events | Renewing America’s Compacts in the Pacific: A Conversation with Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun
Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun, the lead U.S. negotiator for the Compact of Free Association (COFA), and Victoria Coates, a Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, shed light on the urgent need to renew crucial security agreements with Pacific Island nations. They discuss the rising Chinese influence and its implications on regional sovereignty. The conversation highlights the intricacies of ongoing negotiations, the historical context of U.S.-Pacific relations, and the critical importance of bipartisan support to secure funding for these vital agreements.
Mar 23, 2022 • 33min
Amb. Joseph Yun on South Korean Foreign Policy and President-Elect Yoon
Ambassador Joseph Yun, a seasoned diplomat with over 33 years of experience, discusses the implications of President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent election win. He highlights Yoon's cautious foreign policy shift, particularly regarding the U.S. and the Quad. The conversation delves into South Korea's challenges with housing prices and income inequality, which influenced the election. Yun also emphasizes Yoon's need for skillful navigation of U.S.-North Korea relations and regional dynamics shaped by global events like the Russia-Ukraine War.
