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Nuclear Stability in the 21st Century

Nuclear Stability in the 21st Century

By Rakesh Sood
The third nuclear age has forced strategic thinkers to confront the dilemma of nuclear deterrence anew, this time in a multipolar nuclear world.
South Korea’s Role in China-US Arms Control

South Korea’s Role in China-US Arms Control

By Hanbyeol Sohn
South Korea naturally sees an arms control agreement between the United States and China as a logical objective. However, the complication lies with North Korea. 

South Asia’s Nuclear Dilemma in the Age of the Intelligent Bomb

South Asia’s Nuclear Dilemma in the Age of the Intelligent Bomb

By Trisha Ray
Whatever the intent behind a certain technology in nuclear systems is, it is the perception of that capability that will drive the response of other states.

The Korea-US Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group: Evaluation and Issues

The Korea-US Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group: Evaluation and Issues

By Park Ki-Chul
3 points need to be addressed in future working-level EDSCG meetings in order to resolve the fundamental insecurity presented by the North Korean nuclear threat.

What’s in Russia’s New Nuclear Deterrence ’Basic Principles’?

What’s in Russia’s New Nuclear Deterrence ’Basic Principles’?

By Ankit Panda
A new document sheds insight on old debates.
China’s Dual-Capable Missiles: A Dangerous Feature, Not a Bug

China’s Dual-Capable Missiles: A Dangerous Feature, Not a Bug

By Ankit Panda
The DF-26 IRBM’s ability to operate conventional and nuclear warheads creates dangerous inadvertent escalation risks.

A Cold War Movie’s (Wrong) Lessons About US-China Competition

A Cold War Movie’s (Wrong) Lessons About US-China Competition

By Steven Stashwick
The Hunt for Red October's strategic errors are mirrored in U.S. assumptions about China.
Nuclear Deterrence: Mixed Messages for Japan

Nuclear Deterrence: Mixed Messages for Japan

Recent U.S. policy has given Japan reason to be both concerned and reassured about its security guarantees.

Shifting Nuclear Sands in South Asia: Understanding India’s Counterforce Temptations

Shifting Nuclear Sands in South Asia: Understanding India’s Counterforce Temptations

By Ankit Panda
Political scientist Christopher Clary discusses issues pertaining to strategic stability in South Asia.

Peace Should Be Trump’s Priority at the 2nd Summit with Kim

Peace Should Be Trump’s Priority at the 2nd Summit with Kim

By John Dale Grover
With deterrence already assured, the goal should be peace, not immediate denuclearization.

India Test Fires Agni-V Nuclear-Capable ICBM

India Test Fires Agni-V Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s most advanced nuclear-capable ICBM is slated to be inducted into service in the coming months.
India Conducts Nighttime User Trial of Agni-I Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile

India Conducts Nighttime User Trial of Agni-I Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile

By Ankit Panda
The latest test of India's Agni-I short-range ballistic missile was successful.

US INF Withdrawal, Archipelagic Defense, and Managing the China Challenge

US INF Withdrawal, Archipelagic Defense, and Managing the China Challenge

By Ankit Panda
Is the case in Asia for conventional U.S. cruise missiles strong enough to justify the INF withdrawal?
India to Induct Most Advanced Nuclear-Tipped ICBM in December

India to Induct Most Advanced Nuclear-Tipped ICBM in December

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian military is slated to induct the Agni-V intercontinental-range ballistic missile by December, according to media reports.

India Test Fires Most Advanced Nuclear-Capable ICBM

India Test Fires Most Advanced Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has successfully test fired an Agni-V intercontinental-range ballistic missile on June 3.

20 Years After Pokhran-II: Have Nuclear Weapons Made India More Secure?

20 Years After Pokhran-II: Have Nuclear Weapons Made India More Secure?

By Travis Wheeler and Heather Byrne
20 years later, what are the effects of India's nuclear weapons on South Asia's security environment?

China Announces Commissioning of DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Brigade

China Announces Commissioning of DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Brigade

By Ankit Panda
A brigade comprising at least 22 DF-26 launchers has been commissioned into the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force.
Pakistan Tests Enhanced-Range Variant of Babur Nuclear-Capable Land-Attack Cruise Missile

Pakistan Tests Enhanced-Range Variant of Babur Nuclear-Capable Land-Attack Cruise Missile

By Ankit Panda
The Pakistani military claims the new Babur-IB variant has a range of 700 kilometers.

US North Korea Policy After the Olympics

US North Korea Policy After the Olympics

By James J. Przystup
A closer look at Washington’s policy options after the likely expiry of the Winter Olympic truce.
What Groundhog Day Teaches Us About Nuclear Deterrence

What Groundhog Day Teaches Us About Nuclear Deterrence

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The movie Groundhog Day teaches an important insight about the fragile underpinning of nuclear deterrence theory.

How Should We Write About Nuclear Weapons?

How Should We Write About Nuclear Weapons?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
How should one combine the human with the abstract when writing about nuclear weapons?

India Tests Most Advanced Nuclear-Capable ICBM

India Tests Most Advanced Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India's defense ministry says the coutry has successfully test-fired a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile.

How a State Department Study Prevented Nuclear War With China

How a State Department Study Prevented Nuclear War With China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. considered preemptive strikes to prevent Mao from attaining nuclear weapons.
The Sinpo-C-Class: A New North Korean Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Under Construction

The Sinpo-C-Class: A New North Korean Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Under Construction

By Ankit Panda
U.S. intelligence has detected a large, new submarine under construction: the Sinpo-C.

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