Posts with Tag: Asia

What’s Next for the AUKUS Submarine Deal?

28 April 2023 •

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

Following the AUKUS countries’ announcement of their intention to move forward with the provision of nuclear powered submarines to Australia, Research Associate Noah Mayhew published his analysis in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

The Hegemon's Toolkit: US Leadership and the Politics of the Non-Proliferation Regime

9 December 2022 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP hosted a webinar with Dr. Rebecca Davis Gibbons to present her new book The Hegemon’s Toolkit, which explores the history of US engagement to create, strengthen, and adapt the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.

The Future of US-China Nuclear Relations

13 April 2022 •

Event Reports

On 7 April 2022, the VCDNP held a virtual event on the future of US-China nuclear relations featuring Dr. David Santoro, President of the Pacific Forum.

No First Use, Sole Purpose and Arms Control

15 November 2021 •

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

The United States is captured by the debate over whether the Biden administration will adopt a no-first-use or sole‑purpose policy. VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov weighs in on this debate in his recent analysis.

Will Biden "Build Back Better" Relations with North Korea?

25 January 2021 •

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane with ROK Senior Advisor Moon Chung-In and former LANL Director Siegfried Hecker commented on the Biden Administration's potential to improve relations with North Korea in a new video published by the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network.

The Transformative Impact of COVID-19 on the Korean Peninsula

21 January 2021 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Non-Proliferation, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane and Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Chung-In have written a new brief, published by the World Economic Forum.

The Future of Nuclear Arms Control: Time for an Update

22 June 2020 •

Arms Control, Publications, Reports and Papers

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane and Research Associate Noah Mayhew offer their perspectives on arms control in the 21st Century in a new piece published in English and German by Stiftung Entwicklung und Frieden.

Update on the Economy: How Desperate is North Korea?

30 April 2020 •

Event Reports

In the VCDNP’s first webinar, DPRK expert Dr. Rüdiger Frank assessed the status of the DPRK’s economy and its impact on the its nuclear and missile programmes.

IAEA Safeguards in North Korea: Possible Verification Roles and Mandates

19 March 2020 •

Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

VCDNP Senior Fellow John Carlson published a report with Stimson Center's 38 North project focused on possible approaches for the IAEA to conduct verification activities in the DPRK.

Security Challenges and Arms Control in Europe: Are There Effects on Asia?

9 January 2020 •

Event Reports

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane discussed new developments in the European security landscape and how they may affect the Asia-Pacific region during a panel discussion at Carnegie Tsinghua.