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Deter and Divide: Russia's Nuclear Rhetoric & Escalation Risks in Ukraine

Russia’s nuclear threats have underpinned each stage of the war in Ukraine as Putin attempts to deter and divide NATO support. However, if Russia faces battlefield setbacks, its nuclear threats could intensify, testing NATO's resolve.

Digital Report by Heather Williams Kelsey Hartigan Lachlan MacKenzie and Reja Younis — December 4, 2023

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Project Atom 2023

Report by Heather Williams Kelsey Hartigan Lachlan MacKenzie Robert Soofer Tom Karako Oriana Skylar Mastro Franklin Miller Leonor Tomero and Jon Wolfsthal — September 29, 2023

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Korea Global Forum 2023

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November 6, 2023 • 10:00 am – 6:00 pm EST
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The Impossible State

A Renewed Axis: Putin and Kim

In this episode, Dr. Ellen Kim is joined by Dr. Angela Stent and Dr. Victor Cha to discuss the second summit between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, the significance of the meeting at the spaceport, and the reactions of the United States and South Korea to this summit.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — September 19, 2023

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The Impossible State

Deep Dive: North Korea's Missile Threats

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Mr. Ankit Panda to discuss the recent North Korea's military spy satellite launch from the Sohae satellite launch site, North Korea's weapons development, and the 7th nuclear test.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — June 14, 2023

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The Impossible State

The Biden-Yoon Summit: Success or Not?

In this episode, Victor Cha is joined by Jinmyung Kim to discuss the significance of Yoon's state visit and the takeaways on North Korean denuclearization and trilateral relations with the United States, Korea, and Japan.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — May 8, 2023

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The Impossible State

Should We Sign a Peace Treaty with North Korea?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Ms. Jenny Town and Mr. Frank Aum to discuss the incentives versus pressure debate, rethink working theories around sanctions and China’s role in negotiations, and explore how North Korea is affected by its changing external security environment.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 3, 2023

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The Impossible State

Japan-Korea Relations and DPRK's ICBM Launch

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Andrew Schwartz are joined by Professor Yasuyo Sakata to discuss bilateral Korea-Japan relations, trilateral U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation and the North Korean growing threat.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — November 21, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Russia’s Missile Plan

CSIS’s Tom Karako joins the podcast to discuss Russia’s missile arsenal, what they are prepared to do with it, and the implications of Iran’s role.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — October 21, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

North Korea’s Missile Threat

CSIS’s Victor Cha joins this episode to talk about what is expected to be North Korea’s seventh nuclear test and its repercussions.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha — June 30, 2022

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