Member Activities
AI Chips for China Face Additional US Restrictions
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argues that it is unlikely the US will slow down or relax on these export control curbs against China.
Ex-Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani Discusses U.S.-China Relations
CNBC INTERNATIONAL TV - APLN member Kishore Mahbubani was interviewed by CNBC, where he commented on US-China relations ahead of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit to China.
In Embracing AI, Southeast Asia Must Consider Sobering Climate Costs
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor argues that the UN AI resolution should be a wake-up call for Southeast Asia to consider the true costs of adopting AI at breakneck speed.
Sela Tunnel: India’s Border Infrastructure Push Makes Progress
THE DIPLOMAT - Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan points out that with tensions persisting on the Sino-Indian border, Delhi’s efforts to bolster its infrastructure in critical areas continues.
Vietnam's Delicate Great-Power Balancing Act
GLOBAL ASIA - APLN member Rajaram Panda argues that Vietnam faces a complex balancing act as it improves ties with Washington but seeks not to irreparably alienate Beijing.
Nuclear Energy in India’s Energy Mix
CAPS - APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi analyses why India is steadfast on its nuclear power programme and compares it with Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear energy.
Gaza War: UN Security Council’s Ceasefire Demand Must Not Be Ignored
SCMP- APLN member C. Uday Bhaskar warns that the ceasefire demand risks becoming a political footnote.
COC in South China Sea Should Be Concluded Soon
BERNAMA - APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa emphasised the significance of ASEAN consolidating and bolstering its efforts to attain the coveted Code of Conduct (CoC).
Taking the Initiative: A Dialogue with Kim Won-Soo
CHINA DAILY - APLN member Kim Won-soo was interviewed by China Daily, where he commented on the three global initiatives proposed by China.
The Nuclear Umbrella and the Afterlife
HANKYOREH - APLN member Cheong Wook-Sik points out that when it comes to deterrence against North Korea, there is a need to draw a distinction between “abilities” and “feelings”.