Keywords: Nuclear deterrence


Japan considers emergency exception to its long-standing nuclear weapons policy

Japan is considering a proposal that could allow nuclear-armed vessels to enter its ports in exceptional circumstances, according to Japanese media reports, potentially marking a significant debate over the country's longstanding nuclear policy. The proposal could be incorporated into revisions......

Moscow warns NATO over Kaliningrad and raises nuclear escalation concerns

Tensions between Russia and NATO have intensified over the Baltic region after Moscow warned that it could use all available military capabilities, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance attempted to isolate the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad from the rest of the country. The warning was contained......

North Korea accuses US of seeking to revive nuclear testing and fuel an arms race

North Korea has accused the United States of seeking to revive explosive nuclear testing as part of a broader effort to strengthen its nuclear capabilities and intensify strategic competition with rival powers. The accusation was made in a memorandum issued by North Korea’s Foreign Ministry and......

France’s proposed extended nuclear deterrence draws Moscow warning as Finland joins initiative

Russia has warned that France’s proposed extended nuclear deterrence initiative poses a security risk to Moscow, after Finland became the latest European country to join the framework launched by President Emmanuel Macron earlier this year. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova......

Kim Jong Un unveils new Kang Kon destroyer as part of North Korea’s nuclear deterrence strategy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has officially commissioned the country’s new Kang Kon destroyer during a ceremony at the port of Wonsan on the eastern coast, declaring that the warship will be incorporated into North Korea’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. According to the Korean Central......

Russia reiterates nuclear deterrence policy amid renewed security tensions

Russia has reaffirmed that its military doctrine allows for the potential use of nuclear weapons under specific circumstances, including the defense of allied nations within the framework of its collective security commitments. The statement comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and renewed......

Russia accuses the United States, France and Britain of weakening the global nuclear non-proliferation system

Russia has accused the United States, France and the United Kingdom of undermining the global nuclear non-proliferation framework, arguing that the policies of the three Western nuclear powers are contributing to growing international instability. Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative......

Japan calls for nuclear weapons debate as regional security pressures intensify

Japan's defense policy has entered a new phase of public discussion after Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi argued that the country should openly debate issues related to nuclear weapons amid an increasingly complex regional security landscape. Speaking during an online program, Koizumi said Japan......

China’s submarine missile test signals growing confidence in Sea-absed nuclear deterrence

China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test over the South Pacific is being viewed by defence analysts as a significant milestone in Beijing's efforts to strengthen the operational credibility of its sea-based nuclear deterrent. Beyond demonstrating missile performance, the exercise......