Kyungwon Suh

Kyungwon Suh is a Lecturer at the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre at Australian National University (ANU). His research focuses on nuclear weapons strategies, interstate coercion mechanisms, alliance dynamics, and great power competition. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University (2022), an M.A. from Yonsei University (South Korea), and a B.A. from Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea).

Research interests span nuclear deterrence theory, crisis initiation dynamics, and the impact of nuclear capabilities on international relations. His work employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze how nuclear arsenals influence state behavior and alliance formations.

Recent articles explore minimum deterrence requirements, nuclear emboldenment effects, and nuclear balance impacts on crisis escalation. His 2024 article introduced a novel dataset on nuclear delivery systems, while 2023 work challenged earlier assumptions about nuclear proliferation effects. Upcoming 2025 research examines hegemonic shifts and alliance reassurance strategies.

Current research includes an ANU-funded project (2024-2025) investigating China's strategic efforts to undermine U.S. alliances in potential Taiwan contingencies. This project combines experimental methodologies with real-world policy analysis to assess coalition vulnerabilities.

He is affiliated with ANU's strategic studies programs and contributes to policy discussions on contemporary security challenges through publications and conference presentations.