Arms Control
Arms Talk vs. Balanced Security
Shen Dingli discusses the possibility of China participating in arms reduction talks with the US and Russia.
Managing the post-INF Arms Competition in the Asia-Pacific: A Japanese Perspective
Nobuyasu Abe argues that proposals to deploy INF-class missiles in Japan is likely to initiate a regional missile deployment competition between the US and China, with Russia possibly joining as well.
North Korea’s Leadership Contingency and Nuclear Weapons
Lee Sang-hyun addresses three key questions that may arise in the event of any sudden changes in DPRK leadership, including Kim Jong-un's potential "demise."
Nuclear Powers Must Lead on Arms Control
Tong Zhao urges the five nuclear weapons states (NWS) to work on reducing the importance of nuclear weapons in national security.
Nuclear-Arming Japan, South Korea: Is It Feasible and Desirable?
Nobuyasu Abe asserts that it would be feasible but not desirable for South Korea and Japan to become nuclear-armed, and urges both countries to think of other ways to maintain their national security.
Global Nuclear Disarmament: Don’t Abandon the Dream
Gareth Evans encourages proponents of nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament to utilize the power of emotion and reason, unite around a realistic disarmament agenda, and stay optimistic.
The Collapse of the US-Russia INF Treaty Makes Arms Control a Global Priority
THE CONVERSATION - The INF Treaty took seven years to negotiate, contributed to the end of the Cold War, and ushered in three decades of strategic stability.
The Iran Nuclear Deal: Can the Centre Hold?
With US sanctions being reimposed on Iran, the world faces a real prospect of nuclear anarchy returning to the Middle East.
Nuclear Security: The Focus Must Not Flag
There is yet a long road ahead of us toward nuclear security.
Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missiles Should be Banned
Andrew C. Weber reminds the world leaders of the threat of nuclear-armed cruise missiles and urges intergovernmental, UN, and non-governmental actors to take appropriate measures.