North Korea Denuclearization
DPRK represents a volatile nuclear flashpoint. APLN assesses the regime's capabilities, desires and strategy and pragmatic steps towards denuclearization.
The Nuclear Force Policy Law: Implications for DPRK Command and Control
Among the contents of North Korea's new nuclear weapons law, the section on nuclear command and control deserves careful attention.
Lessons from Zaporizhzhia for Inter-Korean Nuclear Security Cooperation
In light of Zaporizhzhia, Joel Petersson Ivre and Elaine Natalie propose an inter-Korean agreement on the protection of nuclear facilities.
(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.
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.
Discouraging Deterrence
Carlos Sorreta highlights the dangers of the revival of the logic behind nuclear deterrence brought about by the war in Ukraine.
Implications of Russia’s war on Ukraine for North Korea’s nuclear program
John Carlson argues that the real lesson from Russia’s war on Ukraine for the DPRK should be the critical importance of diplomacy and engagement to resolve differences.
North Korea's Recent Missile Tests and Activity at Nuclear Test Site
Chung-in Moon, Gabriela Bernal, Markus Garlauskas, and Na Young Lee share their analysis on the implications of North Korea’s recent activities.
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Matt Korda assesses the nuclear weapons and delivery systems that the DPRK could use in the event of an imminent US invasion or regime change operation.
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[NU-NEA] The Role of Missile Defense in Northeast Asia
David Wright identifies key uncertainties that the US and its allies must consider when assessing the effectiveness of defense systems against potential DPRK attacks.
Cooperative Threat Reduction in North Korea
Dr. Jina Kim argues how a long-term cooperative threat reduction and nonproliferation assistance strategy can be implemented with North Korea.