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One Earth Future's Secure Fisheries, organized a skill-based training session in the Injooni fishing village in Kismayo, Jubbaland Somalia. The training focused on various aspects of fishing equipment, particularly net making, maintenance, and repair. Five members from neighboring fishing communities participated in the session alongside local fishermen.

March 28,2024

Addressing Migration And Value Chains In The Arauca Region

Since 2021, this project generates opportunities for socio-economic inclusion and employment for the vulnerable local population and Venezuelan migrants.

March 27,2024

One Earth Future's Shuraako Program Joins The Invest Somalia Conference and Expo 2024 in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, April 24, 2024 - The Invest Somalia Conference and Expo has a clear message: the time to invest in Somalia are now. Somalia has demonstrated its readiness to embrace investment, setting the stage for fruitful partnerships and initiatives. Organizers and attendees are focused on paving the way for a more interconnected future for the region.

April 24,2024

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February 08, 2023

"Kim Jong Un Readies Military Parade to Showcase Nuclear Push" by Jon Herskovitz for Bloomberg

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee pointed out that the DPRK will continue to be challenged to justify spending on national defence due to the deteriorating economic situation.

February 02, 2023

ONN Launches Its First Nuclear Risk Reduction Newsletter

The Open Nuclear Network's Nuclear Risk Reduction Newsletter features an end-of-the-month summary of key developments on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia and updates on publications and activities by the ONN team and members of its Engagement Network, ONN's group of trusted advisers.

February 01, 2023

Three ONN Team Members Join Younger Generation Leaders Network

YGLN welcomes Veronika Bedenko, Nikita Degtyarev and Valeriia Hesse.

January 31, 2023

"Why South Korea Is Debating a Nuclear Weapons Program" by Ann Scott Tyson for The Christian Science Monitor

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee was cited by The Christian Science Monitor's article on ROK's debate over a nuclear weapons programme. She stressed that strong US-extended deterrence is more effective.

January 22, 2023

"North Korean Drone Incursion Rattles Nerves in Seoul over Air Defences" by Christian Davies for Financial Times

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee shared her assumptions on DPRK's use of drones.

January 20, 2023

ONN Participates in the 60th ISODARCO Course

In January 2023, three ONN staff members attended the 60th ISODARCO Course in Andalo, Italy.

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January 19, 2023

ONN Expert Roundup: Northeast Asia Consequences of Nuclear Escalation in Ukraine

The use of a nuclear weapon anywhere in the world would have far-reaching consequences, with effects extending well beyond the immediate area of impact. ONN has previously noted that any further escalation in Ukraine could potentially expand into an increase in military activity or force re-alignmen...

January 16, 2023

"North Korean Short Range Systems. Military Consequences of the Development of the KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25" by Fondation pour la Recherche Strategique

As part of the project in support of the Hague Code of Conduct, Fondation pour la Recherche Strategique released a report referencing two of ONN's publications.

January 16, 2023

"Kim Jong-un's Younger Sister, Kim Yo-jong, Turns Around and Abuses South Korea Expert 'Responsibility for Failure' " by Yoshihiro Makino for The Asahi Shimbun Globe

In an article for The Asahi Shimbun Globe, reporter Yoshihiro Makino cited ONN's analysis on improving data access and credibility in low-information environments.

January 06, 2023

Valeriia Hesse Interviewed by BBC on Ukrainian Chornobyl and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plants

In her interview for the BBC Ukrainecast, ONN Visiting Fellow Valeriia Hesse shared details on the Ukrainian nuclear power plants Chornobyl and Zaporizhzhia.

January 05, 2023

"North Korea Makes a Still More Conservative Turn at Party Plenum"

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee's latest piece for 38 North co-authored with Robert Carlin, comments on the latest DPRK Party Plenum.

January 03, 2023

"North Korea: What We Can Expect from Kim Jong-un in 2023" by Jean Mackenzie for BBC World News

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee discussed the possible impacts on the DPRK when re-opening.

December 28, 2022

"Kim Jong Un to Ring in New Year With Missiles and Nuclear Threats" by Jon Herskovitz and Sangmi Cha for Bloomberg

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee shared her assumptions on DPRK's willingness to return to the negotiating table.

December 28, 2022

Secure Fisheries Meets with the Somali Federal Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy

On December 20th and 21st of 2022, the Secure Fisheries Somalia team met with the Federal Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, including Minister Ahmed Hassan, the Director General, the ministerial technical team, and other senior bureaucrats.

Secure Fisheries meeting Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy

December 22, 2022

"Nuclear Weapons Update December 2022" by Stanley Center for Peace and Security

In the newsletter of Stanley Center, ONN's publication coauthored with the Stanley Center on an open source analysis code of ethics framework was highlighted.

Rachel Minyoung Lee

December 21, 2022

Rachel Minyoung Lee for 38North: Understanding Kim Jong Un's Economic Policymaking: Rolling Out Economic Development Zones

ONN Regional Issues Manager and Senior Analyst Rachel Minyoung Lee's latest piece for 38 North co-authored with Robert Carlin, continues to examine the DPRK's economic policies under Kim Jong Un. The new article focuses on the DPRK's economic development zones (EDZs).

Tianran Xu

December 16, 2022

DPRK Unveils Its Solid-Propellant ICBM Motor

The DPRK claimed to have tested the country’s first large and high-thrust solid-propellant motor on 15 December 2022 at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground. Judging from the stated thrust of 140 tons of force (tf) and purpose, the motor will likely serve as the first stage of a solid-propellant bal...

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