More Than A Nuclear Threat: North Korea’s Chemical, Biological, and Conventional Weapons March 22, 2018 Introduction and Main Points North Korean development of biological weapons both poses a serious potential threat to the United States and its strategic partners, and illustrates the broader dangers of proliferation. Biological weapons pose dangers that are growing steadily with Read More
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ABSTRACT: Disclaimer** ( Not from a thinktank, official insititutional or regime site) This is an interview from a senior fellow from the Washington Institute for International policy to a Russian Regional Security expert about her thoughts on the North Korean Nuclear situation. She conducts independent research and is located 9,000 Kilometers away from the Kremlin, Read More
Abstract: North Korea has spoken with South Korea in talks today about the possibility of giving up its nuclear weapons program in return of hosting reunification measures and hosting a more formal summit meeting in April and would rid it self of nuclear weapons if the South posed no military capability threat. This article is Read More
Abstract: Hypersonic Missiles are a new breed of missile that’s faster and lighter than your traditional missile systems. They are being developed by Russia, China, and the US and may soon be developed by Japan, Europe, Australia, and India with the technology spreading. This technology is dangerous as these missiles are so fast they can Read More
Abstract: This is Russia’s statements on the North Korea missile crisis, talks with China in drafting a treaty against the deployment of weapons in outer space and updates on Ukraine and Crimea. Russia’s statement on North Korea is that it urges all parties in the situation to cool down and to stop all confrontational activities. Read More
U.S., Japan Intercept Ballistic Missile in Test Abstract: The US Navy and Japan are working together in intercepting ballistic missiles through practicing with the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense system. This is in response to threats of ICBMS being tested by North Korea. This helps ensure security with the US’s Asia Pacific region allies. This Read More
Executive Order on Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity Networks (2017) EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – STRENGTHENING THE CYBERSECURITY OF FEDERAL NETWORKS AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to protect American innovation and values, it is Read More
BUREAU OF ARMS CONTROL, VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE December 8, 2017 Since declaring the Russia Federation in violation of the INF Treaty in July 2014, the United States has pressed the Russian Federation repeatedly to return to compliance with its obligations under the Treaty. In spite of these efforts, Russian officials have refused to engage in Read More
https://www.cfr.org/blog/development-cyber-norms-united-nations-ends-deadlock-now-what The prospects of developing norms of state behavior in cyberspace have been looking positively bleak recently. The Lazarus Group, which appears to have ties to North Korea, is suspected of being behind the WannaCry ransomware attacks that spread to 150 countries and hobbled the UK’s National Health Service. Russian hackers have been named as the culprits Read More
Dear Class, Attached are your website management assignments and your choices for the chapter update assignment. Note that if you strongly desire a particular chapter assignment that you will need to apply by Sunday. Have a great weekend, Martin