Hinge Points: An Inside Look at North Korea's Nuclear Program

Explore North Korea's nuclear program development through Professor Siegfried Hecker's lecture based on his book "Hinge Points: An Inside Look at North Korea's Nuclear Program." Discover how North Korea progressed from having no nuclear weapons in 2001 to possessing a threatening arsenal of over 50 weapons today. Examine missed opportunities by both sides at crucial decision points and understand how the lack of technically informed risk management decisions led to North Korea becoming one of only three countries threatening the United States with nuclear weapons. Gain insights from Hecker's extensive experience, including his visits to countries with declared nuclear weapons programs and his leadership roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Stanford University. Learn about the complex dynamics of international nuclear security and the importance of informed decision-making in global politics.