Information on "Arms Control" and "Asia"
May 2013
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1 May 2013
Examining the Prospects of South Korea "Going Nuclear"
Author: G Balachandran, Rukmani Gupta
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Recent North Korean threats and actions have revived discussions about South Korea possibly “going nuclear” (i. More on «Examining the Prospects of South Korea "Going Nuclear"»
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia
Author: Amy F Woolf
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report reviews the three mechanisms used by the US to reduce its nuclear weapons - formal bilateral treaties; reciprocal but informal understandings; and unilateral adjustments to its force posture. More on «Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia» -
3 Apr 2013
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons
Author: Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program—including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization. More on «North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons»
March 2013
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26 Mar 2013
Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria
Author: Gregory D Koblentz
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper addresses the danger represented by the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. More on «Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria» -
19 Mar 2013
US-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress
Author: Shirley A Kan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses US policy regarding military contacts with the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and provides a record of such contacts since 1993. More on «US-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress» -
15 Mar 2013
Impact of US Nuclear Reductions on European Security
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
As part of plans to reduce US nuclear forces during the second term of President Barack Obama, his administration will attempt to engage Russia. More on «Impact of US Nuclear Reductions on European Security» -
4 Mar 2013
Early March 2013 Update: The Iranian Situation
Author: Ephraim Asculai
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief provides an update of issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program. More on «Early March 2013 Update: The Iranian Situation»
February 2013
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28 Feb 2013
Extended Deterrence in Northeast Asia: Keep a Cool Head and Maintain a High Profile
Author: David Santoro
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary discusses the effectiveness of the US nuclear deterrence in North-East Asia. More on «Extended Deterrence in Northeast Asia: Keep a Cool Head and Maintain a High Profile» -
27 Feb 2013
Another Layer of Defense: The Arrow-3 Test
Author: Yiftah Shapir
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief outlines the implications of the first Israeli test launch of the Arrow-3 missile interceptor system. More on «Another Layer of Defense: The Arrow-3 Test» -
26 Feb 2013
South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North
Author: Richard Seok-ho Kang
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This article analyzes South Korea's defensive strategy and deterrence options against North Korean nuclear threat. More on «South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North»
