Commentaries
The South Korean Anti-Nuclear Weapons Movement Must Find Its Voice
Joel Petersson Ivre argues that a South Korean anti-nuclear weapons movement is needed to counter calls for nuclear armament.
Fukushima “Waste Water” Controversy: The Accident Is Not Over Yet
Tatsujiro Suzuki argues that the Japanese government and TEPCO should establish an independent organization to oversee the entire decommissioning process, explore alternative approaches to managing ...
Enhancing the Shield and the Spear: Understanding Recent Developments in the Japan-US ...
Hirohito Ogi argues that recent efforts to modernize the Japan-US alliance reflect both countries' commitment to adapting to evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, while maintaining the ...
North Korea’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons: More Bad News for Northeast Asia
Ali Zia Jaffery explains how North Korea's tactical nuclear weapons fit into its nuclear posture, and how they increase the risk of nuclear misadventure on the Korean Peninsula.
Hiroshima’s Commitment to Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders for a Nuclear-Free ...
Hidehiko Yuzaki emphasizes the importance of cultivating the next generation of leaders dedicated to nuclear disarmament and international peace through various educational programs, given the aging ...
The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Landmark Pact that Strengthens Ties ...
Kyoko Hatakeyama writes on the Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines and argues that it represents a significant shift towards a quasi-alliance structure.
Can the 2024 Preparatory Committee Meeting Save the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Marianne Hanson highlights the challenges facing the second PrepCom for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, noting increased tensions between nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, stalled disarmament ...
Russia and DPRK Mutual Defence Pact: Implications for Northeast Asia’s Regional Security ...
Sandip Mishra examines the geopolitical implications of the Russia-DPRK mutual defence pact for regional security in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in Northeast Asia.
The Third Nuclear Age in Southeast Asia
Andrew Futter and Felicia Yuwono share insights on what moving into the "Third Nuclear Age" means for Southeast Asia.
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.