National Mar 18, 2023
South Korea begins process to normalize GSOMIA intel pact with Japan
by Jesse Johnson
Seoul is eyeing measures to normalize the deal, a report said, with an official letter detailing the move set to be delivered to Tokyo soon.
Commentary / Japan Mar 17, 2023
Should Japan have a nuclear-sharing agreement?
by Koichi Hamada
While Japan may be softening to the idea of taking a more active role in its own security, persuading the Japanese to accept the idea of hosting nuclear weapons will not be easy.
Asia Pacific Mar 16, 2023
North Korea fires 'ICBM-class' missile ahead of Yoon-Kishida summit
by Jesse Johnson
The show of force came just hours before Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol were due to meet in Tokyo for their first-ever formal summit.
Commentary / World Mar 15, 2023
Australia fast-tracks itself into a formidable naval power with sub deal
by Ramesh Thakur
It’s doubtful that Australia would have contemplated buying U.S. and British-built nuclear-powered submarines but for the sense of the threat from China.
Commentary / World Mar 14, 2023
Nuclear weapons loom large in a post-Ukraine world
by Brad Glosserman
A resentful and exhausted Russia is increasingly relying on nuclear arms to achieve its goals.
Asia Pacific Mar 14, 2023
North Korea fires at least two ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan
by Jesse Johnson
The latest launches come as South Korea and the United States are conducting their largest joint military drills in five years.
Asia Pacific Mar 13, 2023
Seoul mayor calls for South Korean nuclear weapons to counter threat from North
by Hyonhee Shin
Oh, an influential member of President Yoon Suk-yeol's People Power Party, is one of the highest-profile officials to advocate for a South Korean nuclear weapons program.
Asia Pacific Mar 13, 2023
North Korea launches missiles from submarine as U.S.-South Korea military drills start
by Jesse Johnson
North Korea said it fired two “strategic cruise missiles” from a submarine, hours before South Korea and the U.S. kicked off their largest joint military exercises in five years.
Asia Pacific Mar 10, 2023
North Korea's Kim says military carried out 'simulated drills for real war'
by Jesse Johnson
Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a military drill that fired off “a powerful volley” of at least six missiles simulating a strike on enemy airports, state-run media said.
Asia Pacific Mar 9, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missile ahead of U.S.-South Korea military exercises
by Jesse Johnson
The nuclear-armed country fired the missile into the Yellow Sea on Thursday night, just days ahead of large-scale joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S.
World Mar 5, 2023
Netanyahu rebuffs IAEA chief's remarks against possible attack on Iran
Israel rebuffed as "unworthy" on Sunday comments by the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief that any Israeli or U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would be illegal.
National Mar 5, 2023
'Barefoot Gen' manga removal from Hiroshima program sparks backlash
The manga, which centers on the life of elementary schooler Gen, is based in part on the experiences of its late creator Keiji Nakazawa.