Nuclear Disarmament and Non-proliferation in Northeast Asia: A Case Study of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)

March 31, 2025   Reading Time: < 1 minute

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Maheesha Premavansha

Research Intern at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI)

Abstract: This paper examines the challenges and complexities of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, focusing on Northeast Asia, particularly the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The paper highlights the importance of the role of major powers, such as the US, China, and Russia, in mediating efforts for denuclearisation in the DPRK. Global denuclearisation case studies act as models and give realistic and practical approaches on denuclearisation. The paper concludes that nuclear disarmament in the DPRK and broader Northeast Asia remains a challenging but attainable goal through multifaceted approaches- balancing diplomacy, security assurances, and confidence-building measures.