East Asia

The Nonproliferation Year in Review – A Guided Tour

Video of issues in 2013: nuclear, biological & chemical weapons & ballistic missiles.

Punish Assad with Law, Not Lawlessness

Unilateral military action is not the best way to hold Syria’s president accountable for the use of chemical weapons against his own people.

OP#16: Rethinking Spent Fuel Management in South Korea

Occasional Paper #16: 12 practicable recommendations for South Korea, the 5th-largest nuclear energy producer and a major nuclear power plant exporter.

Launch of the Unha-3 SL

CNS Experts Available for Comment on North Korea’s Rocket Launch

On December 12, North Korea successfully launched the Unha-3 SLV.

CNS article

Prospects for Nuclear Security Partnership in Southeast Asia

Managing risks due to increased interest in nuclear power.

Fukushima’s Impact on Japan’s Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy

One year after the Fukushima disaster, Japan continues to assess its dependency on nuclear energy.

Fuel Banks and Fukushima: Day Seven of the NPT PrepCom 2012

Summary of discussions on the right of parties to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

Missiles, Maneuvers and Mysteries

North Korea’s leadership succession and nuclear activities have garnered attention, including the parading of new missiles systems.

7th US-China Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Nonproliferation

DECEMBER 16-17, 2009: CNS co-hosts US-China meeting: Enhancing Strategic Stability and Cooperation between Beijing and Washington.

North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test

Details about the test and the response from the international community.