As power politics returns, Korea must stand on its own

The U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran signal the end of an older model of global politics and the emergence of a new one. To ensure its survival, Korea must address its vulnerabilities and security blind spots, develop a new strategic playbook and fully commit to self-reliance. Traditionally, interstate military operations have been conducted within the strategic framework of diplomatic, informational, military, and economic instruments of national power. This model, systematized during the Cold War through U.S. national security decision-making structures and joint doctrine, has long served as a foundation for the integrated application of national power. Since then, it has been widely adopted in military doctrines and strategic planning processes worldwide. From this perspective, recent U.S. military action against Iran carries significant strategic implications. Notably, the United States — the very architect of this framework — appears to be prioritizing military pressure over fully integrated coordination with diplomatic, informational and economic tools. This has raised conce

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