Atlantic Council: US, allies unprepared for limited North Korea nuclear strike risk

Atlantic Council analysis warns that the risk of a limited North Korean nuclear attack in East Asia will likely rise over the next decade, and that US and allied deterrence and response capabilities are inadequate. The report, tied to the Guardian Tiger III exercise, argues for improved planning and posture to counter such strikes. This is an analytical warning, not a report of an imminent event, but it signals a growing official and expert focus on nuclear escalation scenarios in the region.