Policy Briefs
(NU-NEA) Potential Implications of the Situation in Ukraine for Russia's Nuclear ...
Anastasia Barannikova warns that impacts of the situation in Ukraine on Russia’s nuclear policies in this region cannot be ruled out.
(NU-NEA) Potential Implications of the War in Ukraine for Northeast Asia
Paul Davis argues that the Ukraine war has made the range of nuclear-use cases in Northeast Asia even more plausible.
(NU-NEA) Russia's Nuclear Signaling in Ukraine and China's Nuclear Policy
Tong Zhao argues that China may look at the war in Ukraine and internalize lessons that add further ambiguity and uncertainty.
(NU-NEA) Birds of a Feather: Thoughts on Pyongyang's Lessons from the War in Ukraine
Professor Alexandre Y. Mansourov discusses the lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict by DPRK leadership.
Small Modular Reactors: Addressing Security and Safeguards Challenges
A new policy brief by Andhika Yudha Prawira assesses the unique security and safeguards challenges of small modular reactors (SMRs).
AUKUS and Risks of Submarine Proliferation: A preliminary assessment
Collin Koh, Research Fellow at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, argues that AUKUS isn't responsible for ...
The Gamble of AUKUS: Eroding the Rules of Nuclear Non-Proliferation?
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States must ensure that their AUKUS nuclear-powered subs pact will conform to non-proliferation.
Technological Determinism and Challenges to Deterrence in Southern Asia
Rabia Akhtar argues that India and Pakistan must initiate a bilateral dialogue to minimise instability and strengthen mutual deterrence.
Contemporary Nuclear Dynamics in Southern Asia: Many Challenges, Few Possibilities
Dr Manpreet Sethi explores the nuclear chain dynamic in Southern Asia and explains how to strengthen strategic stability.
The Russia-Ukraine War and North Korea: South Korean and Allied Responses
Professor Jina Kim critically reviews established narratives on the influence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the DPRK.