Center for Strategic Communication

An Upcoming Nuclear Test? Prospects and Consequences

In the wake of new UN sanctions condemning North Korea’s recent satellite (missile) test, Pyongyang has reiterated its defiance towards perceived international hostility. The DPRK’s Foreign Minister was quick to issue a statement asserting that the North will...

What Pyongyang’s Test Means And Where to Go From Here

North Korea’s recent satellite should come as no surprise, given Pyongyang’s repeated attempts to acquire such technology in the face of international condemnation, but the announcement is nonetheless unnerving. Still, rather than intensified pressure and aggressive...

International Unity on Iran

The IAEA Board of Governors resolution GOV/2012/48 has sent one clear and important message, the international community is still committed-and united in their attempts- to diplomatically address Iran’s nuclear program. In a 31-1-3 vote in support of the resolution,...

What We Are Reading

Murkowski hopeful on passing Law of the Sea treaty Dan Joling-AP U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’s hopeful the Senate will use the lame duck session after the November election to approve the Law of the Sea treaty. Laser fusion nears energy gains Chris...

What we are reading

Attacker in Afghan Uniform Kills 3 U.S. Soldiers Matthew Rosenberg-New York Times An Afghan police officer shot and killed at least three American Special Forces soldiers on Friday after inviting them for a meal at a check post in southern Afghanistan, an Afghan...