Discover a diverse range of perspectives from outside experts, including op-eds and commentaries. This section hosts articles from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field of global security, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and broadening the scope of our discourse.
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June 2020
South Korea's Hyunmoo-4 and Increasing Missile Capabilities across Northeast Asia by Jeffrey Glen Lewis
Despite North Korea's missile program often dominating headlines, South Korea's missile efforts came into the spotlight in May, as media revealed the Hyunmoo-4 missile test. These reports can be verified with open source information, including navigational warnings and commercial satellite images.
May 2020
Monitoring Iran's Solid Rocket Program from Space by Jeffrey Glenn Lewis
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp launched a small satellite into orbit on April 22, notable for its use of a new solid-propellant second stage rocket called Salman, unveiled in February. While many were surprised by the launch, the reaction from knowledgeable observers was: What took so long?
