Nuclear Strategy of the DPRK: Doctrine Evolution and Future Prospects
Anastasia Barannikova analyses the DPRK’s hybrid nuclear weapons strategy and argues that its impressive progress was the result of clear strategic planning and a vision of the role of nuclear weapons in the DPRK’s defense strategy.
Newsroom
[LAUNCH] Asia-Pacific Women in International Security Database
APLN has launched an open-access database that lists women across the Asia-Pacific working on foreign policy, defence, and peace and security-related issues.
Projects
Nuclear Threats Under International Law Part II: Applying the Law
Anna Hood and Monique Cormier explore the international legal implications of threatening to use nuclear weapons.
Analysis
En-gendering Nuclear Disarmament
Meenakshi Gopinath calls for reframing and transforming the nuclear disarmament discourse through a gender-sensitive and gender-mainstreaming approach.
Projects
Making the "Invisible" Visible: Women and the Anti-Nuclear Resistance in the Pacific ...
Nicole George outlines the often-overlooked role of women in the anti-nuclear movement, particularly when it comes to women in the Pacific Islands.
Analysis
Indonesia’s Prabowo Presidency: Is the Asia-Pacific Ready for it?
Natalie Sambhi examines the regional implications of Indonesia's upcoming presidency under Prabowo Subianto.
Projects
Keeping Nuclear Memories Alive
Brooke Takala explores the pivotal role of Pacific Islanders in global nuclear disarmament efforts and offers advice to younger generations.
Member Activities
US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia
VIVEKANANDA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION - APLN member Rajaram Panda analysed China’s relationship with the smaller nations in Southeast Asia.
INTERVIEW | Moon Chung-in on Escalating Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
JAPAN FORWARD - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon explains what is behind the rocky regional geopolitics and what to expect on the Korean Peninsula.
Once Again, Concerns Arise About China-Pakistan WMD Nexus
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan writes on the China-Pakistan WMD Nexus.
Looming Nuclear Turmoil
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo warns that the risk of a nuclear domino effect could materialize in Northeast Asia, ultimately jeopardizing the fate of the NPT.