Non-Proliferation as a Strategic Imperative
COMMENTARIES

Non-Proliferation as a Strategic Imperative

1 Apr 2026 | CHO Hyun

ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun argues that nuclear armament would erode the US-ROK alliance, trigger a chain of regional proliferation, devastate South Korea's globally integrated economy, and fundamentally contradict the very character of modern Korean society.

Analysis

Non-Proliferation as a Strategic Imperative: Experts respond to ROK Foreign Minister
THE PULSE

Non-Proliferation as a Strategic Imperative: Experts respond to ROK Foreign Minister

2 Apr 2026 | JUN Bong-geun, Maria Rost RUBLEE and Toby DALTON

Experts respond to the ROK Foreign Minister's commentary on ROK's nuclear latency.

Analysis

AI is Quietly Reshaping Nuclear Risk in South Asia
COMMENTARIES

AI is Quietly Reshaping Nuclear Risk in South Asia

27 Mar 2026 | Sahar Khan

Sahar Khan explores how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the conventional militaries of India and Pakistan is reshaping nuclear risks in South Asia.

Analysis

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Defence Planning: Case of Japan
POLICY BRIEFS

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Defence Planning: Case of Japan

20 Mar 2026 | Ryo HINATA-YAMAGUCHI

Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi examines how AI is shaping Japan’s defence planning and operational risk management, focusing on the strategic operationalisation within the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and ...

Analysis

Talking Nuclear: Carlos Sorreta in conversation with Manpreet Sethi
VIDEO ANALYSIS

Talking Nuclear: Carlos Sorreta in conversation with Manpreet Sethi

26 Mar 2026 | Carlos SORRETA and Manpreet SETHI

Dr Manpreet Sethi speaks with Ambassador Carlos Sorreta about the erosion of global nuclear diplomacy and the growing impediments to international legal frameworks.

Analysis

Talking Nuclear Ep.1: Sujata Mehta in conversation with Manpreet Sethi
VIDEO ANALYSIS

Talking Nuclear Ep.1: Sujata Mehta in conversation with Manpreet Sethi

16 Mar 2026 | Manpreet SETHI and Sujata MEHTA

Dr Manpreet Sethi speaks with Ambassador Sujata Mehta about the current state of global affairs, past successes in arms control negotiations, and ways to move ahead.

Analysis

Addressing the Challenges of Nuclear Submarine Proliferation to the IAEA’s Comprehensive ...
POLICY BRIEFS

Addressing the Challenges of Nuclear Submarine Proliferation to the IAEA’s Comprehensive ...

27 Feb 2026 | Tariq RAUF

Tariq Rauf highlights the "safeguards loophole" regarding naval nuclear propulsion programmes of non-nuclear states and suggests a revised set of protocols.

Member Activities

    Pursuing strategic autonomy?
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    Pursuing strategic autonomy?

    8 Jan 2026 | Chung-in MOON

    APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon commented that South Korea can survive and prosper only by maintaining regional peace, embracing multilateral security cooperation, and promoting open regionalism.

    Headwinds will shape the world this year
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    Headwinds will shape the world this year

    1 Jan 2026 | Shyam SARAN

    THE TRIBUNE - APLN member Shyam Saran argued that India should pursue deeper regional trade integration and explore greater strategic coordination with Asian partners.

    National policy: Three Non-Nuclear Principles
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    National policy: Three Non-Nuclear Principles

    18 Nov 2025 | KAWASAKI Akira

    APLN Member, Akira Kawasaki critiques Prime Minister Takaichi's suggestion to review Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles, reminding that the principles are rooted in Japan's sacrifices.

    Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order
    MEMBER ACTIVITIES

    Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order

    14 Nov 2025 | Rakesh SOOD

    THE HINDU - APLN Member Rakesh Sood warns that resumption of US nuclear testing will have a domino effect and lead to the demise of the CTBT and the NPT regime.

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