From Principle to Practice: Using the Global Security Initiative and The Kunming Forum to Advance Nuclear Risk Reduction
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From Principle to Practice: Using the Global Security Initiative and The Kunming Forum to Advance Nuclear Risk Reduction

11 Sep 2026 | C Uday BHASKAR

C Uday Bhaskar suggests that China's Global Security Initiative offers a framework to bridge the gap between its growing nuclear capabilities and its role in global nuclear governance, but its proposals require institutionalized risk-reduction strategies.

Analysis

Funding Crisis Leaves UN Nuclear Watchdog Begging for Resources
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Funding Crisis Leaves UN Nuclear Watchdog Begging for Resources

9 Sep 2026 | John CARLSON and John TILEMANN

John Carlson and John Tilemann call for IAEA member states to ensure full and timely funding, particularly from its largest contributors.

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Policy Fellow - Job Advert

9 Sep 2026 | APLN

The Asia-Pacific Leadership Network is now accepting applications for Policy Fellow.

Analysis

Nuclear Sanity: Recognising and Restoring the Salience of International Law
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Nuclear Sanity: Recognising and Restoring the Salience of International Law

31 Aug 2026 | Gareth EVANS

Gareth Evans argues that it is imperative to educate policymakers and practitioners on how existing international law constrains the use of nuclear weapons.

Analysis

Building Nuclear Cyber Resilience in the Asia-Pacific
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Building Nuclear Cyber Resilience in the Asia-Pacific

13 Aug 2026 | Ali ALKIS

Ali Alkis argues that governments across the Asia-Pacific need to ensure that nuclear facilities can continue to operate safely and respond effectively to cyber disruptions.

Analysis

Nuclear Safeguards Must Be Strengthened, Not Compromised
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Nuclear Safeguards Must Be Strengthened, Not Compromised

5 Aug 2026 | John CARLSON

John Carlson argues that the US–Saudi nuclear agreement weakens global nonproliferation efforts and calls on countries to strengthen international nuclear safeguards.

Analysis

After the Checklist: Southeast Asia’s next step on cyber norms is accountability
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After the Checklist: Southeast Asia’s next step on cyber norms is accountability

3 Aug 2026 | Gatra PRIYANDITA

Gatra Priyandita assesses ASEAN's evolving cyber governance framework, arguing that ASEAN still lacks the collective attribution capability needed to enforce regional cyber norms.

Member Activities

    Nuclear Weapons Law Online Course Available Now
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    Nuclear Weapons Law Online Course Available Now

    14 Sep 2026 | Gareth EVANS and Peter HAYES

    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
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    Ok, Doomer! podcast: Avoiding accidental armageddon

    21 Aug 2026 | Joel PETERSSON-IVRE

    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?
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    Does the US deserve allies’ trust?

    18 Aug 2026 | Chung-in MOON

    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
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    China’s New Nuclear Game: How India Should Play It

    13 Aug 2026 | Manpreet SETHI

    INDIA'S WORLD - APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi examined how the shift in Beijing’s deterrence strategy is steadily reshaping the regional landscape.

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