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.
Time for global No-First-Use policies - Asia/Pacific webinar
A webinar exploring No-First-Use policies, their contribution to nuclear risk-reduction and disarmament, and new possibilities for their adoption by additional nuclear-armed and allied states.
Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004): Significance and Gaps
Masahiko Asada assesses the relevance of the UNSC's Resolution 1540 today, and how well it still holds up as a measure against the non-proliferation of nuclear arms.
Is War Over Taiwan Imminent?
Yun Sun examines the delicate balance of the Taiwan situation and the undesirable position every side has found itself in.
Hibakusha: The Human Cost of Nuclear Weapons
Elaine Natalie and Katie Yoon explore the devastating physical and psychological impacts of nuclear weapons as experienced by the hibakusha, survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings.
UK Abdicates its Global Responsibility in Nuclear Weapons Surge
Gareth Evans responds to the UK's announcement to increase its nuclear warheads, arguing that it is an abdication of the UK's global responsibility.
Deterrence and Disarmament
APLN Executive Director Shata Shetty explores risk reduction and the importance of bridging the gap between deterrence and disarmament advocates.
Vale, George Shultz
Gareth Evans highlights the enormous contribution to nuclear disarmament of former US Secretary of State George Shultz, as the world mourns his passing.
Declare No First Use of Nuclear Weapons
APLN member Ramesh Thakur argues in a Korea Times open letter to President Biden that developments over the past five years justify the adoption of "No First Use".
Pandemic Futures and Nuclear Weapon Risks
How will pandemics change the outcome of possible nuclear futures? Experts weigh in over the course of four different workshops. A promotional video for the 'Pandemic-Nuclear-Nexus Scenarios' project.
PSNA Paper: Nineteen Pandemic-Nuclear Nexus Policy Measures in Northeast Asia
PSNA report supporting urgent steps that could be taken globally and in Northeast Asia to mitigate the threat of nuclear war in the era of pandemics.