North Korea’s Strategic Behaviour and the Challenge to U.S. Hegemony in Southeast Asia: Implications for Regional Security and Balance of Power North Korea’s persistent nuclear posturing and strategic brinkmanship have emerged as critical variables in shaping the geopolitical calculus of Southeast and East Asia. While the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) lacks conventional economic … Continue reading To what extent does North Korea’s strategic behaviour and nuclear posturing challenge the United States’ hegemonic influence in the South East Asian geopolitical order? Analyze the implications for regional security, alliance structures, and the balance of power.