Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with VOA Russian about Moscow’s change in nuclear weapons policy and its longtime use of nuclear threats. U.S. experts are casting doubt on the effectiveness of Russia’s threat to expand the use of its new ballistic missile following publicly announced changes in Moscow’s nuclear doctrine. VOA Russian and Ukrainian […]
Front and Center: November 18, 2024
UKRAINE CAN USE U.S. WEAPONS TO ATTACK RUSSIAN HOMELAND; NORTH KOREAN TROOPS ARE ON THE GROUND American officials now estimate that North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to aid Russia in the war in Ukraine. In an article for 38 North, Senior Policy Director John Erath lays out potential motives and outcomes in this new chapter of Russia’s […]
Op-ed: China’s military mishaps don’t add up to strategic weakness
Research Analyst Shawn Rostker wrote an op-ed in Asia Times about how U.S. policymakers can use Chinese military setbacks as an opportunity for dialogue. From waterlogged missiles to a sinking submarine, recent reports about China’s military setbacks have fueled speculation about the readiness and strength of its military forces. While these developments highlight real challenges within China’s […]
IAEA chief tours sensitive Iran nuclear plants
Paul Castleman Fellow Sam Hickey spoke with Yahoo News about the IAEA’s recent tour of Iranian nuclear plants. Samuel Hickey of the Washington-based Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, said Grossi’s tour of the two plants was “significant for both technical monitoring and symbolic reasons”. “Natanz serves as Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility, while Fordo houses […]
How Koreans View Nuclear Issues: Lessons From My Visit
By John Erath I spent last week in Korea, courtesy of the 38 North Program of the Stimson Center, in association with the Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control. I was asked to participate in a workshop and discuss the prospects for U.S. policy following the 2024 Presidential election. The workshop went well, but more […]
