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Why Russia Is Changing Its Nuclear Doctrine Now

Putin’s changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine show increased reliance on nuclear weapons for coercion in the Ukraine war. By expanding nuclear use conditions, Russia aims to deter Western aid and divide European allies, signaling a greater willingness to escalate.

Commentary by Heather Williams — September 27, 2024

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Deterring Nuclear Weapons Use in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has increasingly relied on nuclear threats in an attempt to prevent foreign intervention and signal to the United States and NATO that he is committed to winning the war in Ukraine.

Critical Questions by Heather Williams — October 14, 2022

How Does the Worsening Security Environment Impact Nuclear Disarmament?

On August 26, 2022, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Review Conference ended without a consensus due to the security environment. However, this narrative ignores growing friction between nuclear weapon and nonnuclear weapon states.

Critical Questions by Suzanne Claeys and Alice Spilman — September 13, 2022

North Korea States It Will Never Give Up Nuclear Weapons

On the 74th anniversary of its founding, North Korea passed a new law enshrining its nuclear power status, expanded conditions to launch a preemptive nuclear strike, and declared its intention to never denuclearize.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — September 9, 2022

The Nuclear Posture in Review

Please join the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) for a conversation about the future of deterrence, arms control, and the creation of U.S. nuclear strategy.

Event — July 29, 2022

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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The Truth of the Matter

North Korea: Learning From Ukraine

CSIS experts Victor Cha and Tom Karako discuss the implications of the current conflict in Ukraine on North Korea's missile threat

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Victor Cha, and Tom Karako — May 4, 2022

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The Burgeoning North Korea Missile Threat

North Korea has significantly increased the tempo of its missile tests. Each of North Korea’s missile tests has gotten Pyongyang closer to its goal of developing a credible, survivable nuclear weapons delivery system that can target the U.S. homeland. What comes next?

Report by Victor Cha and Katrin Fraser Katz — April 29, 2022

Unpacking Impact

"The New Cold War and the Rule of Law" with Matt Pottinger

Navin is joined by Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security advisor. They discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, implications for China and Taiwan, and the West’s positioning in a new cold war.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — April 1, 2022

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