Nuclear Deterrence

Soofer quoted in Politico discussing Chinese and US nuclear arsenals

By Atlantic Council

Rob Soofer speaks about the need to expand the US nuclear arsenal or make it more resilient to adversarial attacks.

Report by Garlauskas and Gilbert in Reuters and BNN

On November 13, IPSI’s recent report on deterrence in Korea by Markus Garlauskas and Lauren Gilbert was referenced in a Reuters article on the updating of US-South Korea deterrence strategy. The report was also highlighted in a BNN article discussing the implications of geopolitical shifts for global tourism markets.  

Garlauskas’ analysis of East Asia simultaneous conflicts mentioned in Korea JoongAng Daily

On November 9, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis of simultaneous conflict scenarios in East Asia was referenced in a Korea JoongAng Daily article by retired Admiral Choi Yoon-hee, former chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The article argues that the United States’ allies must build up their own capacity for defense and avoid relying solely […]

Taylor quoted in Wall Street Journal on Hamas attack implications for South Korea

On November 9, IPSI nonresident fellow Jessica Taylor was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the implications of the Hamas attack for the state of South Korea’s border security. She explained that South Korea, in coordination with US forces stationed on the peninsula, should focus on deterring North Korean missiles by effectively communicating the […]

Soofer speaks at Project Atom report launch

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer and co-authors introduce the Project Atom report, discussing possible changes in US nuclear policy and posture.

Cynkin quoted in VOA on US extended deterrence in Korea

On November 1, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Tom Cynkin was interviewed by Voice of America Korea to provide counterarguments against a joint report by the RAND Corporation and Asan Institute for Policy Studies, which called for the redeployment of US tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula to help prevent North Korean nuclear threats. He […]

Lipsky published in Politico on economic statecraft.

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full Op-Ed here.