The Anti-Western Nuclear Club: North Korea, China, Russia and Iran Dangerously Target the West
The anti-Western nuclear club — North Korea, Russia and China, with Iran close to joining the club — have become emboldened and
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Who is Behind the North Korean Nuclear Curtain?
North Korea’s nuclear capability poses a serious danger to the Republic of Korea (ROK). Such is the South Korean fear that, according
Nuclear weapons: Why South Koreans want the bomb
Hidden away in the private room of an underground restaurant in Seoul, a disparate group of South Koreans have gathered for a
Fears and questions about North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal
North Korea’s latest missile launches are a demonstration of the country’s avowed ability to use nuclear force against South Korea and the
5 places World War III could start in 2023
In 2022, the world came closer to Great Power War than at any point since the end of the Cold War. Russia
“Negotiations alone cannot denuclearize N. Korea”
The following are the words of former U.S. ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris regarding North Korea and its nuclear ambitions: “The
As North Korea readies for a nuclear test, does it have a new doctrine?
In September, North Korea passed new legislation that marks the most significant update to its nuclear doctrine in a decade. This milestone
Why North Korea’s Next Nuclear Test Matters
Following the launch of a long-range North Korean missile that flew over Japanese territory, concerns are rising that Pyongyang will soon carry
Nukes and National Interests: Why Kim Jong-un Threatens Preemptive War
im Jong-un’s ambitious vow to preemptively use North Korea’s nuclear weapons to defend its “fundamental interests” has understandably drawn much attention in
North Korea Builds ICBM Base Near China as Fears of New Test Loom
North Korea began this year with a record-breaking spate of missile launches, but stopped short of a truly provocative step: ending its
What North Korea’s Missile Testing Means for the Korean Peninsula
ince January 5, in the space of less than a month, North Korea has launched missiles, including “hypersonic missiles” and medium-range ballistic
3 moves needed to counter North Korea’s surging missile threat
This story originally was published by Real Clear Defense. Failing on missile defenses for the homeland is not an option, and North