The Next Big Thing? North Korea Ground Tests ICBM-sized Solid Rocket Motor
North Korea reportedly conducted the first static (ground) test of a large solid-propellant rocket motor on December 15. This is…
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Analysis of North Korea’s military policy and capabilities.
A North Korean Rail Yard Near Russia Springs to Life
Recent commercial satellite imagery indicates goods have been delivered from Russia into North Korea’s heavily secured railway yard at Tumangang.…
North Korea Showcases Two Types of ICBMs In November 2022 Tests
North Korea conducted two intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches in November: an apparent Hwasong-15 on November 3, which failed, and…
Through a Glass, A Little Less Darkly: North Korean Nuclear Command and Control in Light of Recent Developments
Kim’s Strategic Dilemma In 2021 we began a study to examine alternative approaches to nuclear command and control (NC2) that…