The Impossible State, Updated Edition

Victor Cha is a renowned researcher and author specializing in Korean affairs and international security. He is a member of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., and a professor at Georgetown University, holding a chair on Korea. He served as Director of Asian Affairs at the White House National Security Council, a two-time Fulbright scholar, and a fellow at Harvard and Stanford, among other prestigious institutions. In 2023, he received the Hubert H. Humphrey Award for distinguished public service from the American Political Science Association. His work offers a profound yet accessible analysis of Korea, making him a frequent contributor to specialized press outlets and media such as MSNBC and NBC News.