Addressing Sub-Regional and Cross-Regional Strategic Risks

Middle East Conflicts’ Implications for Two Koreas
Carlos Sorreta argues that armed conflict in West Asia has inadvertently validated North Korea's nuclear ambitions and spurred a potential arms race in the Asia-Pacific.

Time for Strategic Dialogue on Great Power Threats to Peace and Security
Kazuko Ito urges nations to replace strategic over-reliance on the US with resilient multilateral security partnerships to safeguard global peace from superpower overreach.

Securing the ROK Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Implications for Southeast Asia
Alvin Chew argues that South Korea should leverage its nuclear partnership with the US to form a joint consortium for the Southeast Asian market, a move that would ensure maximum transparency and ...

The Need for a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Nuclear Debate in Japan
Michiru Nishida reflects on Japan's nuclear debate and explains how the costs of nuclear armament outweigh its benefits for Japan.

Trump’s Talk of Nuclear Testing Is Terrifying
Mitsuru Kitano argues that President Trump's impulsive and unchecked approach to nuclear testing has significantly increased global nuclear risk.

Responsibility Over Rivalry: Why India and Pakistan Should Reject Nuclear Testing
Sahar Khan and Haleema Saadia suggest that Trump's nuclear testing announcement has presented India and Pakistan a rare moment of normative leadership to jointly reaffirm their nuclear moratoriums.

A Warming World and Geopolitical Threats: Heat, Hostility and Nuclear Security
Rubina Waseem argues that states must integrate climate risk assessments into nuclear safety planning, strengthen regional cooperation, and reinforce international legal frameworks.
