Comparing Aerial and Satellite Images of China’s Spratly Outposts On February 5, the Philippine Daily Inquirer published a series of aerial photos of China’s seven outposts in the Spratly Islands. The photos, most of which were taken in late 2017 by an unspecified patrol aircraft from an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), offered glimpses of Beijing’s military facilities at a level of detail r
Robert R. King served as special envoy for North Korea human rights issues at the U.S. Department of State. He was nominated by President Barack Obama, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and served in that position from November 2009 to January 2017. Ambassador King led U.S. efforts to press North Korea for progress on its human rights, U.S. humanitarian work in North Korea, and the treatment of U.S. c
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a nuclear-capable, Russian air-launched ballistic missile, likely derived from Russia’s ground-launched 9K720 Iskander-M. It was one of six “next generation” weapons unveiled by President Putin during a speech in March 2018.1 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal at a Glance Originated from Russia Possessed by Russia Alternative name KH-47M2 Kinzhal (trans: “Dagger”) Class Air-launched Ballistic
China’s First Domestically Built Carrier Set to Begin Sea Trials Q1: In what ways does the Type 001A differ from China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning? How significant are these differences? A1: The Liaoning began its life as a “heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser” for the Soviet Navy. It was later purchased by a Chinese entity and underwent years of refits to modernize its hull, radar, and ele
Despite being the subject of intense study for almost 60 years there is remarkably little independently verifiable information concerning the development of North Korea’s nuclear infrastructure available at the unclassified level. This is especially true for the formative days of the program from the 1960s through the 1980s. Beyond Parallel, through a series of reports entitled “Yongbyon Declassif
Critical Questions by Lisa Collins and Sue Mi Terry Published March 9, 2018 On March 8, a South Korean delegation led by the director of national security, Chung Eui-yong, met with officials at the White House. After their meeting, President Trump declared that the South Koreans would make “a major announcement” the same evening at a White House press conference. In a pre-prepared statement, Chung
A View Inside North Korea As reported in The Wall Street Journal “China, Finally, Clamps Down on North Korea Trade—And the Impact Is Stinging” on March 2, 2018. “Nuclear weapons are the devil’s weapons and will lead to our extinction.” – A North Korean mid-career soldier from a province bordering China. Key Findings 43 of the 50 North Koreans expressed ambivalent to highly negative attitudes towar
Behind every CSIS event, publication, and policy initiative, there is a large community of dedicated individuals driving the mission of CSIS. These individuals work with CSIS in a number of ways. From our research assistants to our distinguished trustees, each member of the Center fulfills a crucial role for CSIS’s achievement. Below, find the avenues of participation for CSIS leadership and staff
The annexation of Crimea presaged a shift in the Russian government’s policy towards ethnic minorities in the Russian Federation that involved a simultaneous centralization of political power by the Kremlin and the Russification of certain indigenous societies in Russia. As one of Russia’s largest non-Russian ethnic communities, Tatars were among the first to feel this shift—both in the republic o
リリース、障害情報などのサービスのお知らせ
最新の人気エントリーの配信
処理を実行中です
j次のブックマーク
k前のブックマーク
lあとで読む
eコメント一覧を開く
oページを開く