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Policy Paper

North Korea’s Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site: Current Status and Future Inspections

A 38 North exclusive with analysis by Frank V. Pabian and Joel Wit. One task ahead for the United States and North

December 12, 2018
Policy Paper

A Restraint Regime on MIRV Flight-Testing in South Asia

By Zafar Khan Editors’ note: This essay is part of an initiative launched by the Stimson Center’s South Asia Program, which we

November 7, 2018
Policy Paper

The Intricacy of China’s Arctic Policy

In January 2018, China published its first ever Arctic White Paper, detailing China’s national interests, priorities, approaches, and policies toward the Arctic.

August 27, 2018
Policy Paper

Cyber Risks Go Nuclear

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned this spring that Russia had infiltrated critical US infrastructure, targeting nuclear and other power

August 10, 2018
Policy Paper

Much Ado About Kangson

Recent commercial satellite imagery analysis by the Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies, published by The Diplomat, identifies

August 3, 2018
Policy Paper

38 North Special Report: Recent Changes in Kim Jong Un’s High Command

Prior to the Singapore Summit, the biggest news about the DPRK concerned a personnel shuffle of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) High

July 3, 2018
Policy Paper

Winning Projects and Hearts? Three Cases of Chinese Mega-Infrastructure Projects in Southeast Asia

Under President Xi Jinping, Southeast Asia occupies a special place in China’s foreign policy. Politically, the consolidation of good relations with countries

November 13, 2017
Policy Paper

Iranian and Saudi Perspectives on the Risks of Climate Change and Ecological Deterioration

The repercussions of climate change and environmental challenges pose enormous risks to Iran and Saudi Arabia alike. While there are differences in
September 11, 2017
Policy Paper

Cross-Strait Relations: Skepticism Abounds

Whether the issue is internal splits within Taiwan’s two major political parties or Beijing’s view of the parties and their leaders, the

September 11, 2017
Policy Paper

Evaluating the US Drone Program in a Just War Context

Unmanned aerial vehicles, or what are more commonly referred to as drones, have become a key component of U.S. counterterrorism policy. Under

June 6, 2017
Policy Paper

Cross-Strait Relations: Marking Time

There have been no dramatic developments in cross-Strait relations of late. Instead, Beijing continues its steady pressure on the Taiwan authorities while

May 23, 2017
Policy Paper

The Bull in the China Shop

As Tsai Ing-wen continued to struggle with implementation of her ambitious reform programs—losing public support in the process—Beijing maintained pressure to accept

February 3, 2017