Andy Lim
@andysaulim.com
Deputy Director & Fellow @korea.csis.org
- China's Weaponization of Trade (forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- Koreanists starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
- Personal website: andysaulim.com
- Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social
- China's Weaponization of Trade (forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- Koreanists starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
- Personal website: andysaulim.com
- Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social
Today at the 22nd @csis.org/ @nikkei.com Symposium in Tokyo
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
October 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today at the 22nd @csis.org/ @nikkei.com Symposium in Tokyo
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
Full house this morning for our launch of new @geopolitics.csis.org report on how U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating disruption and the Trump's administration "America First" policies.
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Full house this morning for our launch of new @geopolitics.csis.org report on how U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating disruption and the Trump's administration "America First" policies.
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
It's @brookings.edu day @csis.org
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
September 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's @brookings.edu day @csis.org
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
TODAY at 11:00 AM
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social hosts Ely Ratner and Scott Snyder for a conversation on:
▪️SCO Summit
▪️Victory Day Parade
▪️Xi-Putin-Kim meeting
▪️Kim Ju Ae
▪️Axis of Upheaval
▪️Pacific Defense Pact
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/impos...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social hosts Ely Ratner and Scott Snyder for a conversation on:
▪️SCO Summit
▪️Victory Day Parade
▪️Xi-Putin-Kim meeting
▪️Kim Ju Ae
▪️Axis of Upheaval
▪️Pacific Defense Pact
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/impos...
September 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
TODAY at 11:00 AM
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social hosts Ely Ratner and Scott Snyder for a conversation on:
▪️SCO Summit
▪️Victory Day Parade
▪️Xi-Putin-Kim meeting
▪️Kim Ju Ae
▪️Axis of Upheaval
▪️Pacific Defense Pact
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/impos...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social hosts Ely Ratner and Scott Snyder for a conversation on:
▪️SCO Summit
▪️Victory Day Parade
▪️Xi-Putin-Kim meeting
▪️Kim Ju Ae
▪️Axis of Upheaval
▪️Pacific Defense Pact
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/impos...
Kim Jong-un, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing last week for the Victory Day parade.
@csis.org @sydseiler.bsky.social, Mark Lippert, Harry Harris and Daniel Kritenbrink unpack what this means.
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/kim-x...
@csis.org @sydseiler.bsky.social, Mark Lippert, Harry Harris and Daniel Kritenbrink unpack what this means.
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/kim-x...
September 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Kim Jong-un, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing last week for the Victory Day parade.
@csis.org @sydseiler.bsky.social, Mark Lippert, Harry Harris and Daniel Kritenbrink unpack what this means.
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/kim-x...
@csis.org @sydseiler.bsky.social, Mark Lippert, Harry Harris and Daniel Kritenbrink unpack what this means.
Watch here:
www.csis.org/events/kim-x...
While reliable data is limited, indirect evidence suggests a growing pattern of North Korean shipments to Russia, mirroring trends emerging with China.
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
While reliable data is limited, indirect evidence suggests a growing pattern of North Korean shipments to Russia, mirroring trends emerging with China.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China has played a key role in supplying Russia with various dual-use goods essential to its defense industry.
It has exported millions of dollars’ worth of chips, ball bearings, navigation equipment, fighter jet parts, and other military components.
It has exported millions of dollars’ worth of chips, ball bearings, navigation equipment, fighter jet parts, and other military components.
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China has played a key role in supplying Russia with various dual-use goods essential to its defense industry.
It has exported millions of dollars’ worth of chips, ball bearings, navigation equipment, fighter jet parts, and other military components.
It has exported millions of dollars’ worth of chips, ball bearings, navigation equipment, fighter jet parts, and other military components.
China has little investment in North Korea or foreign direct investment (FDI) coming into China from other CRINK countries. While its investment in Russia notably increased in 2020, this figure has remained roughly flat since then, with a similar trend in its direct investment to Iran.
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
China has little investment in North Korea or foreign direct investment (FDI) coming into China from other CRINK countries. While its investment in Russia notably increased in 2020, this figure has remained roughly flat since then, with a similar trend in its direct investment to Iran.
CRINK’s energy trade is dominated by Russian and Iranian oil exports to China, consisting primarily of crude petroleum.
Following Western energy sanctions against Russia, China increased its share of oil imports from Russia from 6.7% to 12% between 2021 and 2024.
Following Western energy sanctions against Russia, China increased its share of oil imports from Russia from 6.7% to 12% between 2021 and 2024.
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
CRINK’s energy trade is dominated by Russian and Iranian oil exports to China, consisting primarily of crude petroleum.
Following Western energy sanctions against Russia, China increased its share of oil imports from Russia from 6.7% to 12% between 2021 and 2024.
Following Western energy sanctions against Russia, China increased its share of oil imports from Russia from 6.7% to 12% between 2021 and 2024.
In 2023, bilateral trade flows among the four countries exceeded $255 billion, rising 16.6 percent from 2022 and a whopping 49.1 percent since 2021.
China-Russia trade dwarfs the other bilateral flows, followed by China-Iran trade.
China-Russia trade dwarfs the other bilateral flows, followed by China-Iran trade.
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In 2023, bilateral trade flows among the four countries exceeded $255 billion, rising 16.6 percent from 2022 and a whopping 49.1 percent since 2021.
China-Russia trade dwarfs the other bilateral flows, followed by China-Iran trade.
China-Russia trade dwarfs the other bilateral flows, followed by China-Iran trade.
What do we know so far about the trade deals with:
- South Korea
- European Union
- Philippines
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- United Kingdom
See below 🔽
Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
- South Korea
- European Union
- Philippines
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- United Kingdom
See below 🔽
Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
July 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What do we know so far about the trade deals with:
- South Korea
- European Union
- Philippines
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- United Kingdom
See below 🔽
Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
- South Korea
- European Union
- Philippines
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- United Kingdom
See below 🔽
Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
It's finally happening!
Our new book on Chinese economic coercion, its weaponization of trade & how can countries fight back through collective resilience is coming out in January 2026.
Written with @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and Ellen Kim.
More here: cup.columbia.edu/book/chinas-...
Our new book on Chinese economic coercion, its weaponization of trade & how can countries fight back through collective resilience is coming out in January 2026.
Written with @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and Ellen Kim.
More here: cup.columbia.edu/book/chinas-...
July 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It's finally happening!
Our new book on Chinese economic coercion, its weaponization of trade & how can countries fight back through collective resilience is coming out in January 2026.
Written with @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and Ellen Kim.
More here: cup.columbia.edu/book/chinas-...
Our new book on Chinese economic coercion, its weaponization of trade & how can countries fight back through collective resilience is coming out in January 2026.
Written with @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and Ellen Kim.
More here: cup.columbia.edu/book/chinas-...
US-South Korea Trade Deal and Alliance Modernization?
Live in 90 mins! @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and @sydseiler.bsky.social discuss this and more for the newest episode of The Impossible State.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Live in 90 mins! @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and @sydseiler.bsky.social discuss this and more for the newest episode of The Impossible State.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
July 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
US-South Korea Trade Deal and Alliance Modernization?
Live in 90 mins! @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and @sydseiler.bsky.social discuss this and more for the newest episode of The Impossible State.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Live in 90 mins! @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and @sydseiler.bsky.social discuss this and more for the newest episode of The Impossible State.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
What has North Korean given to Russia to support its war in Ukraine?
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains in this video and with the infographic below.
Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJu6...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains in this video and with the infographic below.
Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJu6...
July 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
What has North Korean given to Russia to support its war in Ukraine?
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains in this video and with the infographic below.
Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJu6...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains in this video and with the infographic below.
Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJu6...
Martyn Williams calculate that "taken together across each 24-hour period, across all radio stations and frequencies, the number of hours of broadcasting into North Korea has dropped from 415 hours to 89 hours."
Including end of VOA and RFA broadcasting
Read here:
www.38north.org/2025/07/nort...
Including end of VOA and RFA broadcasting
Read here:
www.38north.org/2025/07/nort...
July 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Martyn Williams calculate that "taken together across each 24-hour period, across all radio stations and frequencies, the number of hours of broadcasting into North Korea has dropped from 415 hours to 89 hours."
Including end of VOA and RFA broadcasting
Read here:
www.38north.org/2025/07/nort...
Including end of VOA and RFA broadcasting
Read here:
www.38north.org/2025/07/nort...
What is Kim Jong-un giving to Russia?
In less than 10 mins, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains what North Korea might be providing to Putin, how much money they might be earning, and what this means for Asia.
Why is this a threat like no other?
Watch here:
youtu.be/JJu6_Gysw7s
In less than 10 mins, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains what North Korea might be providing to Putin, how much money they might be earning, and what this means for Asia.
Why is this a threat like no other?
Watch here:
youtu.be/JJu6_Gysw7s
July 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What is Kim Jong-un giving to Russia?
In less than 10 mins, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains what North Korea might be providing to Putin, how much money they might be earning, and what this means for Asia.
Why is this a threat like no other?
Watch here:
youtu.be/JJu6_Gysw7s
In less than 10 mins, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social explains what North Korea might be providing to Putin, how much money they might be earning, and what this means for Asia.
Why is this a threat like no other?
Watch here:
youtu.be/JJu6_Gysw7s
With over 120 entries, this is the most comprehensive timeline of North Korea-Russia cooperation since September 2022.
Access here: beyondparallel.csis.org/timeline-of-...
Access here: beyondparallel.csis.org/timeline-of-...
July 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
With over 120 entries, this is the most comprehensive timeline of North Korea-Russia cooperation since September 2022.
Access here: beyondparallel.csis.org/timeline-of-...
Access here: beyondparallel.csis.org/timeline-of-...
What's happening with Axis of Upheaval?
1️⃣ In-depth look at Iran-North Korea cooperation
Watch: youtu.be/pqlrWEV_ATk
2️⃣ Meaning of strikes on Iran for China/Russia/NK
Watch: youtu.be/CnIf_Z16Q4M
@victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @brianthart.bsky.social
1️⃣ In-depth look at Iran-North Korea cooperation
Watch: youtu.be/pqlrWEV_ATk
2️⃣ Meaning of strikes on Iran for China/Russia/NK
Watch: youtu.be/CnIf_Z16Q4M
@victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @brianthart.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What's happening with Axis of Upheaval?
1️⃣ In-depth look at Iran-North Korea cooperation
Watch: youtu.be/pqlrWEV_ATk
2️⃣ Meaning of strikes on Iran for China/Russia/NK
Watch: youtu.be/CnIf_Z16Q4M
@victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @brianthart.bsky.social
1️⃣ In-depth look at Iran-North Korea cooperation
Watch: youtu.be/pqlrWEV_ATk
2️⃣ Meaning of strikes on Iran for China/Russia/NK
Watch: youtu.be/CnIf_Z16Q4M
@victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @brianthart.bsky.social
LIVE NOW!
What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?
Special @geopolitics.csis.org event with:
- @victordcha.bsky.social
- @myacoubian.bsky.social
- @brianthart.bsky.social
- @msnegovaya.bsky.social
Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnIf...
What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?
Special @geopolitics.csis.org event with:
- @victordcha.bsky.social
- @myacoubian.bsky.social
- @brianthart.bsky.social
- @msnegovaya.bsky.social
Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnIf...
June 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
LIVE NOW!
What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?
Special @geopolitics.csis.org event with:
- @victordcha.bsky.social
- @myacoubian.bsky.social
- @brianthart.bsky.social
- @msnegovaya.bsky.social
Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnIf...
What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?
Special @geopolitics.csis.org event with:
- @victordcha.bsky.social
- @myacoubian.bsky.social
- @brianthart.bsky.social
- @msnegovaya.bsky.social
Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnIf...
Although the game was rained out, we had a great time exploring Jamsil Stadium and meeting with our friends at Doosan.
Go Doosan Bears!
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
Go Doosan Bears!
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Although the game was rained out, we had a great time exploring Jamsil Stadium and meeting with our friends at Doosan.
Go Doosan Bears!
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
Go Doosan Bears!
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
We learned a lot from the briefings we got at Hanwha as well, including their many businesses and their capabilities.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We learned a lot from the briefings we got at Hanwha as well, including their many businesses and their capabilities.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social
And to DG Taehee Whang for explaining the work of the Ministry of Unification and North Korea policies. Good luck back at Yonsei University!
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
And to DG Taehee Whang for explaining the work of the Ministry of Unification and North Korea policies. Good luck back at Yonsei University!
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
A big thank you to DDG Wonwoo Yi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for meeting our scholars, talking about his career & listening to each of our scholars' research.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A big thank you to DDG Wonwoo Yi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for meeting our scholars, talking about his career & listening to each of our scholars' research.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social
Followed by a great group lunch where we talked about policy and academia.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Followed by a great group lunch where we talked about policy and academia.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social
cc @victordcha.bsky.social @thisishannahkim.bsky.social @jamesdkim.bsky.social @josephaseeley.bsky.social @kristigovella.bsky.social