'If We're Not Careful, the Conflicts Could Get Out of Hand'

Regional Expert Says North Korea's a Concern, But Warns the U.S. Could Be Drawn into a War Between China and Japan

THE G-MAN INTERVIEWS

Welcome.  

Charles Armstrong, PhD., is a member of the steering committee for the National Committee on North Korea (http:/www.ncnk.org). One of the leading observers and scholars in the country on matters concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), he has authored several books on Korea, most notably “The North Korean Revolution: 1945-1950", which was published by Cornell University Press in 2003. 

He has also written numerous articles and chapters on the DPRK, US-Korean relations, and contemporary Korean affairs. 

While working and living in the Republic of Korea (ROK), Dr. Armstrong worked closely with organizations and international leaders to resolve DPRK and North-South Korean issues. 

In addition to this post, he is the Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies and Director of the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University.

Dr. Armstrong has served as a commentator for global news media outlets, including the New York Times, Newsweek, CNN and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). 

In this installment of "The G-Man Interviews", he joins us to discuss some major developments regarding the Asian region and the affect they could have on the United States and its allies.

The interview, which was conducted via Skype, was conceived, directed, edited and written by Gary Glennell Toms.