Although the ROK-U.S. alliance is encountering unprecedented new challenges, Professor Moon believes that it will survive and prosper due to the limited scope of anti-American sentiments in South Korea, its strategic value in maintaining regional peace and stability, and the pragmatism of the new leadership of South Korea. President-elect Roh Moo-hyun appreciates American values of liberty and democracy and understands well the contribution of American forces in South Korea. In facing new challenges of the alliance such as new threat perceptions and realignments of institutional arrangements, Professor Moon believes that the leadership of the ROK and the U.S. should enhance common interests through mutual trust, consultation and consensus building.

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Dr. Chung-in Moon
Professor of Political Science
Yonsei University

Discussants
Mr. William Drennan
Deputy Director
United States Institute of Peace

Mr. Alan Romberg
Senior Associate
Stimson Center

Moderator
Dr. G. John Ikenberry
Peter F. Krogh Professor of Global Justice
Georgetown University

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