[Wang Son-taek] Misperceptions and the risk of overreaction

The war involving the US, Israel and Iran has triggered a wave of alarm across the international community. Commentators speak of a collapsing US order, the return of an era of war and self-help. These reactions are understandable. Alarm is natural. But misreading is not. Much of the current debate is driven less by prudent analysis than by impetuous perceptions. These misperceptions matter because they shape policy choices. And when policy is based on misreading reality, the costs can be severe

By The Korea Herald