East Asia

The Eighth US-China Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation

The Eighth US-China Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation

The track 1.5 conference brought together government officials and nongovernmental experts from the United States and China in a productive exchange.

Hiroshima and Obama’s nuclear disarmament legacy for future generations

Barack Obama’s nuclear policy and its effectiveness over the course of his administration, through the scope of Hiroshima.

Kwangmyongsong missile

Are You Scared About North Korea’s Thermonuclear ICBM?

Jeffrey Lewis offers a self-dubbed “wildly unpopular plan” to counter Pyongyang’s missile program.

Park Geun-Hye meeting with Barack Obama. (source: Wikimedia Commons)

OP#24: Strengthening the ROK-US Nuclear Partnership

Occasional Paper #24: This report identifies challenges and opportunities for the next phase of the ROK-US nuclear partnership.

Google Earth image

North Korea Announces Rocket Launch February 8-25

North Korea’s peaceful space launch activities do double duty for its military program.

Satellite imagery of the Sohae Satellite Launch Center, North Korea.

DPRK Prepares for New Rocket Test

Recent activity at the Sohae Satellite Launch Center indicates North Korea may be preparing for a rocket test.

SLBM Test

Video Analysis of North Korean Missile Test

The media show interest as CNS experts analysis of North Korea’s missile test video was found to be manipulated and the test itself a failure.

Proliferation and Trade Management Awareness Seminar for Cambodian Officials

Proliferation and Trade Management Awareness Seminar for Cambodian Officials

CNS seminar in Cambodia aimed to build nonproliferation awareness and capacity in Southeast Asia.

New High Resolution B-Roll of North Korea Sites & Missiles

High resolution B-roll footage of North Korean nuclear sites and missiles is available for use by broadcast journalists, policy makers, and analysts.

Industrial Development and Dual-Use Capabilities

Industrial Development and Dual-Use Capabilities in Southeast Asia

CNS hosted a roundtable discussion in Jakarta identifying the prevalence of new dual-use commodities.