Weapons Proliferation
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South Korea reaffirms ‘peace through strength’ as North threatens more missile deployments
Felix Kim Facing escalating threats from North Korea — including the regime’s growing nuclear and missile capabilities and its deepening ties with Russia — South Korean defense leaders are reaffirming…
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The Dragon and the Bear
By Falk Tettweiler, Marshall Center researcher and analyst The China-Russia joint statement of February 2022 has widely been interpreted as a signal of deeper cooperation between the countries, which are…
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South Korea, U.S. developing joint strategy on North Korea nuclear threat
Reuters Senior South Korean and United States defense officials met in Seoul recently to develop guidelines to coordinate the longtime allies’ response to potential nuclear threats from North Korea. The…
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ROK, U.S. troops ready for potential chemical, biological, nuclear assaults
FORUM Staff Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States military forces have trained together for years to deter the use of the world’s most hazardous materials near the heavily guarded…
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PLA’s dangerous moves seek to shield North Korea from sanctions enforcement
FORUM Staff The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) recent “unsafe and unprofessional” intercept of a Royal Australian Navy helicopter highlights a pattern of dangerous maneuvers aimed at sanctions enforcers. Beijing…
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North Korea, PRC partnership built on shaky ground
FORUM Staff Regardless of the North Korea-People’s Republic of China (PRC) declaration that 2024 will be a year of friendship between the nations, Pyongyang’s erratic behavior, banned nuclear and missile…
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U.N. report: North Korea financing weapons program with cybercrime
United States Strategic Command United Nations investigators say North Korea has stolen billions of dollars in cyberattacks to fund the regime’s weapons of mass destruction. The U.N. found 58 suspected…
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CCP’s missile silo expansion triggers regional concerns
FORUM Staff The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) menacing military buildup, epitomized by a rapid and opaque expansion of missile silos, has sparked concern across the Indo-Pacific about Beijing’s intentions for…
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Japan boosts surveillance capabilities in response to North Korea’s spy satellite launch
Marc Jacob Prosser North Korea’s recent deployment of a spy satellite has stirred geopolitical tensions and raised security concerns for Japan and its partners, with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
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U.S. urges discussions with PRC on nuclear risk reduction
Reuters The United States does not expect formal nuclear arms-control negotiations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to start soon, but it wants discussions to begin on practical risk-reduction…
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