Trump-Xi Summit Diplomacy
Leading experts analyse the Trump-Xi summit in September 2026 and weigh in on whether the two leaders can transform high-level dialogue into a constructive relationship.
Projects
“The Haves,” US and Chinese SSNs in the Asia-Pacific
Dongkeun Lee examines the evolving roles and capabilities of US and Chinese SSNs and assesses how their development could affect the future undersea balance in the Asia-Pacific.
Projects
APLN Quarterly Nuclear Memo (July - September 2026)
APLN's Quarterly Nuclear Memo tracks, analyses and summarises nuclear developments shaping the Asia-Pacific security environment between July-September 2026.
Analysis
The CTBT at 30: An Interview with CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd
CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd joins APLN on the 30th anniversary of the CTBT to discuss the treaty's practical role and enduring global impact.
Analysis
The Case for a New Trump-Kim Summit
Bong-geun Jun proposes that South Korea and the US should pursue a pragmatic, phased approach that prioritises North Korea's immediate nuclear suspension.
Analysis
Funding Crisis Leaves UN Nuclear Watchdog Begging for Resources
John Carlson and John Tilemann call for IAEA member states to ensure full and timely funding, particularly from its largest contributors.
Analysis
From Principle to Practice: Using the Global Security Initiative and The Kunming Forum to ...
C Uday Bhaskar suggests that China's GSI offers a framework to bridge the gap between its growing nuclear capabilities and its role in global nuclear governance.
Member Activities
Nuclear Weapons Law Online Course Available Now
The online course on the diverse elements of laws governing armed conflict and the use of nuclear weapons is now available, featuring APLN members Gareth Evans and Peter Hayes as expert lecturers.
Ok, Doomer! podcast: Avoiding accidental armageddon
ELN - APLN Senior Policy Fellow Joel Petersson-Ivre was featured in the Ok, Doomer! podcast, where he discussed how nuclear fail-safe reviews can reduce the risk of nuclear use.
Does the US deserve allies’ trust?
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon called for greater US credibility through preventive diplomacy and confidence-building measures.
China’s New Nuclear Game: How India Should Play It
INDIA'S WORLD - APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi examined how the shift in Beijing’s deterrence strategy is steadily reshaping the regional landscape.