Commentaries
Pacific Island Countries' Respond to China’s ICBM Test
Vijay Naidu offers an overview of reactions from the Pacific Small Island Developing States to China's ICBM test in September 2024.
Urgent Tasks for Nuclear Disarmament
Abe Nobuyasu reflects on the progress and challenges in nuclear disarmament since the first UN resolution in 1946, and the urgency of extending New START.
Targeting Nuclear Facilities During War: What Does International Law Have to Say?
Ruhee Neog discusses the convergences and divergences in the international, regional, and bilateral legal measures prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities.
The New US Nuclear Employment Guidance: Implications for the US-ROK Alliance
Jina Kim examines the recent update to the US Nuclear Employment Guidance, highlighting the shifting focus of US nuclear strategy to address coordinated threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, ...
The South Korean Anti-Nuclear Weapons Movement Must Find Its Voice
Joel Petersson Ivre argues that a South Korean anti-nuclear weapons movement is needed to counter calls for nuclear armament.
Fukushima “Waste Water” Controversy: The Accident Is Not Over Yet
Tatsujiro Suzuki argues that the Japanese government and TEPCO should establish an independent organization to oversee the entire decommissioning process, explore alternative approaches to managing ...
Enhancing the Shield and the Spear: Understanding Recent Developments in the Japan-US ...
Hirohito Ogi argues that recent efforts to modernize the Japan-US alliance reflect both countries' commitment to adapting to evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, while maintaining the ...
North Korea’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons: More Bad News for Northeast Asia
Ali Zia Jaffery explains how North Korea's tactical nuclear weapons fit into its nuclear posture, and how they increase the risk of nuclear misadventure on the Korean Peninsula.
Hiroshima’s Commitment to Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders for a Nuclear-Free ...
Hidehiko Yuzaki emphasizes the importance of cultivating the next generation of leaders dedicated to nuclear disarmament and international peace through various educational programs, given the aging ...
The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Landmark Pact that Strengthens Ties ...
Kyoko Hatakeyama writes on the Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines and argues that it represents a significant shift towards a quasi-alliance structure.