New Missile Silo And DF-41 Launchers Seen In Chinese Nuclear Missile Training Area
In his latest Strategic Security blog, FAS expert Hans Kristensen analyzes new satellite photos that appear to show a new type of missile silo near Jilantai in China. "Instead, the Jilantai silo looks more like Russian ICBM silos. It is not yet complete but so far consists of what appears to be a 180-meter line-up path and a 30-meter missile loader pad next to the silo." →
Challenges Pile up on U.S.-South Korea Alliance Agenda
For the Council on Foreign Relations, FAS senior fellow Adam Mount explains how recent DPRK weapons developments have added even more challenges to the U.S.-ROK relationship. "In addition to North Korea’s developments, this summer has been a watershed moment for trends that threaten to compromise South Korea’s place in the region." →
Army Playing Cards Feature Iranian Weapons and more
Check out Seven Aftergood's latest array of Secrecy News blogs. From CRS reports about Kashmir and autonomous weapons and domestic terrorism, to news that the National Archives and Records Administration will go paperless, to a new set of Army playing cards featuring Iranian weapons. →
Japan and South Korea Are Learning the Wrong Lessons From China
For the Diplomat, FAS research assistant Mercedes Trent analyzes the coercive economic tactics at play in East Asia. "The adoption of a rival’s coercive tactics by a U.S. ally is alarming. So is the fact that a grassroots movement founded on punitive action against a regional partner has garnered mainstream traction." →
