OPCON transfer must strengthen, not weaken, the alliance (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S. Senate committee tightens oversight of OPCON transfer on Korean Peninsula, rekindling debate over sovereignty, alliance management, and regional security.

• U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee decides to tighten oversight of OPCON transfer on Korean Peninsula
• Debate over sovereignty, alliance management, and regional security is rekindled
• OPCON transfer is discussed as needing to strengthen the alliance rather than weaken it