Ankit Panda

Audrey Decker, a Defense One reporter focused on national security, and Ankit Panda, a nuclear policy expert at the Carnegie Endowment, discuss President Trump's ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative. They explore its historical roots and the technical hurdles it faces. The conversation highlights the geopolitical implications of this new nuclear strategy, particularly tense dynamics with nations like Russia and China. They also analyze the risks posed by escalating military capabilities in South Asia and the shifting landscape of nuclear threats.

Ankit Panda, a Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, delves into the complexities of nuclear proliferation. He discusses Iran's ambitions in nuclear development and the skepticism surrounding nuclear diplomacy stemming from historical events. Panda also examines how the resurgent focus on nuclear arms by various nations, including South Korea, shapes international relations and security. The conversation highlights the urgent need for effective non-proliferation efforts in an increasingly unstable world.

Guests Ankit Panda, a nuclear policy expert, and Patricia Lewis, director of the International Security Program, dive into North Korea's nuclear ambitions and global implications. They discuss the historical evolution of its nuclear program and the failure of past international diplomacy. The complexities of negotiating with North Korea are explored, alongside Japan's security dilemmas and South Korea's fluctuating stance on peace initiatives. They also examine future challenges, contemplating the implications of North Korea's nuclear strategy on U.S. policy and international relations.