Commentaries

Implications of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict for India
Shyam Saran outlines the implications of Ukrainian Crisis for India, discussing India's response and the possible repercussions for the Indo-Pacific and India.

As Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, here are 5 genuine nuclear dangers for us all
APLN Senior Research Advisor Tanya Ogilvie-White urges the international community to act now to support Ukraine and de-escalate the conflict.

The Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty: Future prospects
Dr. Kennedy Graham offers a commentary on the future prospects of the TPNW ahead of the First Meeting of the States Parties.

Lessons from Asian Leadership on No-First Use
Tanya Ogilvie-White argues that carefully devised and implemented NFU policies could significantly reduce global nuclear dangers.

The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Constraints and Possibilities in August 2022
Marianne Hanson reviews key developments that will affect the 10th NPT RevCon and proposes steps that can be taken to minimize risks.

Contesting the Illusion of Peace: Are we prepared for nuclear war?
Tanvi Kulkarni warns that while nuclear risks and dangers are constantly evolving, the states and its citizens are not prepared for a nuclear disaster.

Regulating Missile Competition in the Asia-Pacific
Emmanuelle Maître offers feasible ways to limit the most destabilizing effects of the Asia-Pacific’s growing missile competition.

Combining Approaches to Nuclear Disarmament
In light of the 2022 Review Conference to be held, Michiru Nishida outlines how the normative and step-by-step approaches to nuclear disarmament can be combined to achieve global denuclearization.

Balancing National and Global Responsibilities: An Indian Negotiating Strategy for Glasgow
Shyam Saran discusses what is likely to be India’s stand on the key agenda items at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

AUKUS from an Indian Perspective
APLN Board Member and Distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi, Dr Manpreet Sethi discusses the implications of the AUKUS deal for India.