Prospects for Regional Cooperation on Missile Non-Proliferation in Northeast Asia

Abstract

This paper aims to consider how to foster regional cooperation on missile non-proliferation in Northeast Asia. To do this, it is to shed theoretical and analytical light on the pending problem and to examine the issues faced. The author explains two factors which are of particular importance in generating the perception of mutual interests in cooperation and incentives for achieving it. As two examples in terms of incentives for cooperation, the North Korean nuclear problem and the issue of missile proliferation in Northeast Asia will be presented, in addition to factors to hinder multilateral cooperation. Finally, this paper will present four considerations in developing a regional missile non-proliferation regime: peaceful uses of missile technologies, security assurances, missile disarmament, and missile defense.