South Korean Officials Convicted Over Forcibly Sending North Koreans Home
The case of two North Korean fishermen, who murdered 16 compatriots before they sought asylum, has become a political minefield in the South.
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ICBM EAR for 23 Jan 25
ICBM Ear for the Week of January 23, 2025 Prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis and Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies Key Takeaways Significant Military Budget Increase in Russia: Russia’s defense spending will rise by 25% to 13.5 trillion rubles (~130 billion euros), continuing its high military expenditure trend. […]
ICBM EAR for 23 Jan 25 was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025
ICBM EAR Report Executive Summary Based on the latest EAR Report, these are the critical points on global security, upcoming events, and the ongoing discourse on nuclear deterrence, modernization, and geopolitical strategy for 2025. Quotes of the Week Xi Jinping (China): “No one can stop the historical trend” of China’s “reunification” with Taiwan.” U.S. Ambassador […]
ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025 was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report December 8th
Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security, facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive China, a resurgent Russia, and a shifting nuclear landscape characterized by rapid technological advancements and diminished international agreements. This week we underscore the critical juncture […]
ICBM EAR Report December 8th was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report – November 22
Introduction This week’s EAR Report brings critical updates on global security dynamics in a world fraught with geopolitical tensions and nuclear threats. From the evolving nuclear doctrines of major powers to the strategic imperatives of missile defense, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of international security. Understanding these developments is […]
ICBM EAR Report – November 22 was originally published on Global Security Review.
The Resilient Hegemon: Why America’s Global Leadership Endures
In an era where political pundits are quick to sound alarms about the impending decline of American global leadership, the reality paints a more optimistic picture. While the rise of China, the resurgence of Russia, and the saber-rattling of North Korea and Iran led some to predict a seismic shift in world power, a closer […]
The Resilient Hegemon: Why America’s Global Leadership Endures was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024
This report provides an in-depth look at recent developments in global defense, with a particular focus on North Korea’s and Russia’s military actions and the United States’ strategic response. Readers will find insights into North Korea’s latest ICBM test and its increased alignment with Russia, including deploying troops to support Russia in Ukraine. The report […]
ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024 was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th
ICBM EAR Summary for the Week of October 25th, 2024 Key Essays: Extended Deterrence and No First Use Policy: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, emphasizing nuclear abolition. The U.S. policy of extended deterrence involves the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to conventional, biological, or chemical attacks. The Biden administration […]
ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th was originally published on Global Security Review.
North Korean Soldiers Desert Russian Posts Near Ukrainian Border Amid Training of Special Battalion
North Korean Soldiers Desert Russian Posts Near Ukrainian Border Amid Training of Special BattalionAt least 18 North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia’s Kursk and Bryansk oblasts, located near the Ukrainian border, have reportedly deserted their post…
North Korea Claims Discovery of Crashed South Korean Military Drone
North Korea Claims Discovery of Crashed South Korean Military DroneNorth Korea announced on Saturday that it had found the remains of a crashed South Korean military drone, raising tensions in the ongoing conflict between the two nations involving cros…