Information on "Weapons Testing and Assessment"
June 2013
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10 Jun 2013
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments
Author: Jonathan Medalia
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), rejected by the US Senate in 1999 and since taken up by the Obama Administration, with a stated goal of pursuing US ratification. More on «Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments» -
Jun 2013
Charting a New Course on North Korea's Nuclear Programme?
Author: Hanns Günther Hilpert, Oliver Meier
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This commentary discusses the question of whether or not North Korea should be recognized as a de facto nuclear power. More on «Charting a New Course on North Korea's Nuclear Programme?»
April 2013
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15 Apr 2013
¿A quién beneficia la retórica belicista de Corea del Norte?
Author: Pablo Bustelo
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Este comentario aborda la crisis norcoreana y la retórica agresiva durante al principio del año 2013. More on «¿A quién beneficia la retórica belicista de Corea del Norte?»
March 2013
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6 Mar 2013
Why was North Korea in Such a Hurry with its Missile and Nuclear Tests?
Author: Sukjoon Yoon
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary analyzes the motivations behind North Korea's nuclear and missile tests in early 2013. More on «Why was North Korea in Such a Hurry with its Missile and Nuclear Tests? »
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
¿Qué revela la prueba nuclear de Corea del Norte de febrero de 2013?
Author: Pablo Bustelo
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Este comentario aborda la prueba nuclear que realizó el régimen de Pyongyang el día 12 de febrero 2013. More on «¿Qué revela la prueba nuclear de Corea del Norte de febrero de 2013?» -
13 Feb 2013
North Korean Nuclear Test: Implications for Asian Security
Author: Muthiah Alagappa
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines the consequences of North Korea's third nuclear test, carried out on February 2013, for global and regional security. More on «North Korean Nuclear Test: Implications for Asian Security» -
8 Feb 2013
Coercive Engagement toward North Korea
Author: Jinho Park
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary discusses the renewed Korean Peninsula instability after Kim Jong Un has announced that North Korea is ready to conduct another nuclear test. More on «Coercive Engagement toward North Korea»
August 2012
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21 Aug 2012
The Sharp Downside of Success
Author: Hayley Channer, Rod Lyon
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This paper explores the impact a successful third North Korean nuclear test could have on the Northeast Asian security dynamic. More on «The Sharp Downside of Success»
May 2012
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8 May 2012
Applying Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for Ensuring Mission Reliability of Equipment
Author: Mahendra Prasad
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Reliability of equipment is a major factor contributing towards the success of military missions. More on «Applying Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for Ensuring Mission Reliability of Equipment»
April 2012
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17 Apr 2012
The Consequences of North Korea’s Failed Unha-3 Rocket Launch
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
The author notes that North Korea’s 13 April 2012 launch of a Unha-3 rocket was to be a test of military technology as well as a political show. More on «The Consequences of North Korea’s Failed Unha-3 Rocket Launch»
