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The Nuclear Programs of Russia China North Korea and Iran

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This report analyzes nuclear weapons programs in Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, including nuclear command and control, R&D, funding, staffing, testing.

The Nuclear Programs of Russia China North Korea and Iran The Nuclear Programs of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran This report analyzes nuclear weapons programs in Russia, China, North Korea ... Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy asked CNA to provide an unclassified report on the nuclear programs of four countries: Russia, China, North Korea ... ’s  nuclear weapons program to meet its strategic objectives.  North Korea: key findings North Korea is committed to becoming a regional nuclear power with the ability to strategically deter

North Korea Asymmetric Advantage in Yellow Sea

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Examining the potential for North Korea to initiate a limited military conflict in the Yellow Sea.

North Korea Asymmetric Advantage in Yellow Sea North Korea’s Arena of Asymmetric Advantage: Why We Should Prepare for a Crisis in the Yellow Sea Examining the potential for North Korea to initiate ... and claims of grievances from North Korea, amid rumors about contentious palace politics in Pyongyang. The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un publicly warned of dire consequences for South Korean “violations” of a 2018 inter - Korean agreement on activities in the disputed waters of the West (Yellow) Sea, claiming that North Korea was preparing to take “defensive” military action in response

North Korea A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations

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Examining North Korea as a case study for asymmetric relations and the issue of its nuclear weapons development as the threat to status quo in the international order.

North Korea A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations North Korea: A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations Examining North Korea as a case study for asymmetric relations and the issue of its nuclear weapons ... burgeoning nuclear program. North Korea, on the other hand, has remained relatively immune to US pressure diplomacy aimed at curtailing its nuclear program, taking only limited and reversible steps toward denuclearization. The US’s limited influence over North Korea stems from four primary causes: 1) a conflict of interest between the weaker power (North Korea) and stronger power (the US), 2

Subnational-Deterrence-An-Information-Campaign-to-Reduce-Risks-of-a-Nuclear-NK

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A campaign of information and influence by the US and South Korea could deter key North Korean personnel, reducing risks of conflict or use of nuclear weapons.

Subnational-Deterrence-An-Information-Campaign-to-Reduce-Risks-of-a-Nuclear-NK Subnational Deterrence: An Information Campaign to Reduce Risks of a Nuclear North Korea A campaign of information and influence by the US and South Korea could deter key North Korean personnel, reducing risks of conflict or use of nuclear weapons. This report was developed in response to a request from Commander ... . As the threat from North Korea evolves, the challenges increase in magnitude, creating significant risk of a military conflict and of escalation within such a conflict. If deterrence fails to prevent

COVID-19's Maximum Pressure Campaign on North Korea

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The spread of COVID-19 across the world is redefining the political and economic realities of every country on the planet. Every day sees scores of articles detailing how gmany are coping with the challenge.

COVID-19's Maximum Pressure Campaign on North Korea The spread of COVID-19 across the world is redefining the political and economic realities of every country on the planet. Every day sees scores of articles detailing how gmany are coping with the challenge. /images/InDepth/Post44.jpg COVID-19's Maximum Pressure Campaign on North Korea 44 Chris Steinitz Chris Steinitz directs the North Korea ... and populations are coping with the challenge. Yet when it comes to COVID-19 in North Korea, the Hermit Kingdom remains as difficult to read as ever. Frankly, we don’t know much about how the virus

North Korea's Strategic Surprise in the Yellow Sea: A Future Scenario

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Markus Garlauskas presents a fictional future Yellow Sea conflict scenario, following the consequences of a surprise attack by North Korea against South Korea.

North Koreas Strategic Surprise in the Yellow Sea Markus Garlauskas presents a fictional future Yellow Sea conflict scenario, following the consequences of a surprise attack by North Korea against South Korea. /images/InDepth/Post108.jpg North Korea's Strategic Surprise in the Yellow Sea: A Future Scenario 108 Markus Garlauskas Markus Garlauskas is a part-time senior advisor for CNA's Countering ... government for nearly 20 years, including as the National Intelligence Officer for North Korea, after assignments in U.S. Forces Korea as its Director of Strategy and its Chief of Intelligence Estimates

Global Security Environment

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CNA has national security experts on North Korea, Iran, and Afghanistan. CNA partners with security organizations in Asia, Latin America, Europe (NATO).

Global Security Environment CNA has national security experts on North Korea, Iran, and Afghanistan. CNA partners with security organizations in Asia, Latin America, Europe (NATO). /images/expertise/GS-220320-N-BT681-1195.jpg Global Security Environment CNA has a large cadre of experts who work on security issues in every region of the world. Our understanding of the global security environment ... expertise on the strategic thinking of North Korea’s leaders. They trust the partnerships we have established with security organizations in Asia and Latin America, and our on-site analyses of exercises

Impending Election Could Dramatically Shift Korean Relations

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South Korea's 2025 presidential election after President Yoon’s impeachment could greatly affect relations with the United States, Japan, China, and North Korea.

, and North Korea. /images/InDepth/2025/03/South-Korea-Flags-Protest.webp Impending Election Could Dramatically Shift Korean Relations Carita Reid Carita Reid is a research assistant in CNA’s China ... . Inconclusive polling on support for major political parties indicates a range of possible outcomes that will influence key issues such as future relations with China, Japan, and North Korea. More significantly ... . In the first impeachment motion against Yoon, the opposition noted that the Yoon administration “ignored” geopolitical tensions, “antagonizing North Korea, China, and Russia.” They argued

Can Kim Jong Un Really Denuclearize?

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A fundamental question facing U.S. policymakers is whether North Korea intends to denuclearize. Most Pyongyang-watchers believe this is an impossibility, at least for the near term.

Can Kim Jong Un Realy Denuclearize? A fundamental question facing U.S. policymakers is whether North Korea intends to denuclearize. Most Pyongyang-watchers believe this is an impossibility, at least for the near term. /images/InDepth/Post01.jpg Can Kim Jong Un Really Denuclearize? 1 Ken Gause A fundamental question facing U.S. policymakers is whether North Korea intends to denuclearize. Most ... , with a stroke of a pen,  could give away his nuclear program  in return for economic wealth and prosperity. But the assumption that North Korea’s supreme leader has unchecked decision-making authority

Christopher Steinitz

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Chris Steinitz is a CNA wargame designer and facilitator.

Steinitz-Christopher Chris Steinitz is a CNA wargame designer and facilitator. /images/Experts/Steinitz-Christopher.webp Chris Steinitz is a senior wargame designer and facilitator. He has designed and executed wargames to examine topics including force structure, operational warfighting, special operations, adversary decision-making and climate change. At CNA, he has conducted studies on maritime security cooperation, efforts to build partner capacity, naval strategy development, coalition-building, and adversary analytics. He has directed the North Korea portfolio as part of CNA’s