The CTBT at 30: An Interview with CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd
COMMENTARIES

The CTBT at 30: An Interview with CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd

23 Sep 2026 | Tanvi KULKARNI, Hree P. SAMUDRA and 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
COMMENTARIES

The Case for a New Trump-Kim Summit

21 Sep 2026 | JUN Bong-geun

Bong-geun Jun proposes that South Korea and the US should pursue a pragmatic, phased approach that prioritises North Korea's immediate nuclear suspension.

Projects

Non-SSN Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities of the ROK and Japan
MARITIME INCIDENTS AND ESCALATION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC

Non-SSN Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities of the ROK and Japan

22 Sep 2026 | Sanghoe LEE

Sanghoe Lee compares the non-SSN anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities of the ROK Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force.

Projects

In Pursuit of Nuclear-Powered Submarines: Australia, South Korea, And Japan
MARITIME INCIDENTS AND ESCALATION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC

In Pursuit of Nuclear-Powered Submarines: Australia, South Korea, And Japan

15 Sep 2026 | Jamie KWONG

Jamie Kwong assesses the drivers, feasibility and risks of naval nuclear propulsion for non-nuclear-weapon states.

Projects

Australia’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability in the 2030s
MARITIME INCIDENTS AND ESCALATION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC

Australia’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability in the 2030s

15 Sep 2026 | Jennifer PARKER

Jennifer Parker argues that Australia's biggest anti-submarine warfare gaps are not the submarines, but the sensors, systems and specialists the debate has overlooked.

Analysis

A Proposed Indian Nuclear Risk Reduction Mechanism
POLICY BRIEFS

A Proposed Indian Nuclear Risk Reduction Mechanism

14 Sep 2026 | Sanjay MAHINDRU

Sanjay Mahindru examines the necessity and possible shape of a Nuclear Risk Reduction Review mechanism in the context of India’s nuclear weapons ecosystem.

Analysis

From Principle to Practice: Using the Global Security Initiative and The Kunming Forum to ...
POLICY BRIEFS

From Principle to Practice: Using the Global Security Initiative and The Kunming Forum to ...

11 Sep 2026 | C Uday BHASKAR

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
    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
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    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?
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    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
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    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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