Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Policy
Global treaty regimes underpin international peace and security. APLN analyses developments and offers recommendations to sustain or improve them.
Before the Deal: ASEAN Should Test Nuclear Safeguards Readiness
Sabariah Kader Ibrahim and Nur Dania Adnan propose a twelve-month ASEANTOM-coordinated pilot programme to strengthen national nuclear safeguards capabilities.
Is it a Nuclear Hedge? Why South Korea Should Reassure About Its Non-Weapons Nuclear ...
Matthew Sharp, Celia McDowall, and Toby Dalton argue that South Korea must demonstrate through concrete reassurance measures that its civilian and defence programmes are not intended to pave the way ...
The CTBT at 30: An Interview with CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd
CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd joins APLN on the 30th anniversary of the CTBT to discuss the treaty's practical role and enduring global impact.
A Proposed Indian Nuclear Risk Reduction Mechanism
Sanjay Mahindru examines the necessity and possible shape of a Nuclear Risk Reduction Review mechanism in the context of India’s nuclear weapons ecosystem.
Funding Crisis Leaves UN Nuclear Watchdog Begging for Resources
John Carlson and John Tilemann call for IAEA member states to ensure full and timely funding, particularly from its largest contributors.
Nuclear Sanity: Recognising and Restoring the Salience of International Law
Gareth Evans argues that it is imperative to educate policymakers and practitioners on how existing international law constrains the use of nuclear weapons.
Less Testing Was a Choice. So Is the Future.
Marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests, Robert Floyd, CTBTO Executive Secretary, calls on governments to reaffirm their commitment to ending nuclear testing.
Nuclear Faultlines and South Korea’s Choices
Salma Malik examines how the military use of AI could further increase the risk of miscalculation and escalation, and calls on ROK to lead efforts to build regional norms.
Talking Nuclear Ep 4: John Tilemann in conversation with Manpreet Sethi
Dr Manpreet Sethi is joined by John Tilemann to discuss the changing global security landscape, the future of the NPT, and the challenges facing multilateral diplomacy.
Nuclear Safeguards Must Be Strengthened, Not Compromised
John Carlson argues that the US–Saudi nuclear agreement weakens global nonproliferation efforts and calls on countries to strengthen international nuclear safeguards.