Kim Jong-un’s new rules for nukes

The World

North Korea has a new law that allows preemptive nuclear strikes. Host Marco Werman speaks with Jenny Town, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center and the director of Stimson’s 38 North Program about North Korea’s new law governing use of nuclear weapons and the chance that a miscalculation could escalate into nuclear conflict.

Kickstart The World’s fundraising drive!

The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help. Make a gift today to help us raise $25,000  by the end of the month and keep The World going strong. Every gift will be matched 2:1!