The Bunga Bunga Theory of Deterrence
by | March 14, 2022 | No Comments
Should we be worried that Russia may intentionally use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? Jeffrey and Aaron discuss the role nuclear weapons, conspiracy theories, and misinformation play within conventional wars and escalation dynamics. Aaron posits the Bunga Bunga Theory of Deterrence, wherein an individual actor’s rationality can be gauged by the company they keep. Support us …
All Wars Must End
by | March 14, 2022 | 5 Comments
ICBM Testing at Sunan
by | March 13, 2022 | No Comments
Update: North Korea conducted a failed test of a presumed Hwasong-17 out of Sunan the other day. So, I guess we won’t be getting pictures. An item in the JoongAng Daily caught my eye. A South Korean official claims North Korea is preparing to launch an intercontinental-range ballistic missile from near Sunan Airport. South Korea …
Changes at Punggye-ri
by | March 7, 2022 | No Comments
Jeffrey Lewis and Dave Schmerler Construction is occurring at North Korea’s nuclear test site for the first time since North Korea announced the closure and dismantlement of the site in spring 2018. In April 2018, Kim Jong Un announced an end to nuclear explosive testing and tests of intermediate- and intercontinental-range ballistic missiles. In May, North Korea …
Hold Steady
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by ACW Podcast | February 24, 2022
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Should we be worried that Russia may intentionally use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
Jeffrey and Aaron discuss the role nuclear weapons, conspiracy theories, and misinformation play within conventional wars and escalation dynamics.
Aaron posits the Bunga Bunga Theory of Deterrence, wherein an individual actor’s rationality can be gauged by the company they keep.
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