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.

    China and the Postponed NPT Review Conference
    COMMENTARIES

    China and the Postponed NPT Review Conference

    12 May 2021 | Marin LUCIC and Michal ONDERCO

    Marin Lucic and Michal Onderco assess what to expect from China when the NPT Review Conference takes place.

    Iran and NK Nuke Issues
    THE KOREA TIMES COLUMN

    Iran and NK Nuke Issues

    5 May 2021 | Anton V. KHLOPKOV

    Anton Khlopkov, Director of Center for Energy and Security Studies CENESS, lists out six reasons why the lessons of the JCPOA talks should be applied to future dialogue with North Korea.

    Global and Regional Implications of the Quad
    THE PULSE

    Global and Regional Implications of the Quad

    2 May 2021 | APLN

    Experts from Australia, India, Japan and China give their brief analysis on the global and regional implications of the Quad.

    Time for global No-First-Use policies - Asia/Pacific webinar
    VIDEO ANALYSIS

    Time for global No-First-Use policies - Asia/Pacific webinar

    2 May 2021 | APLN

    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
    COMMENTARIES

    Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004): Significance and Gaps

    19 Apr 2021 | ASADA Masahiko

    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?
    THE KOREA TIMES COLUMN

    Is War Over Taiwan Imminent?

    15 Apr 2021 | Yun SUN

    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
    COMMENTARIES

    Hibakusha: The Human Cost of Nuclear Weapons

    30 Mar 2021 | Elaine NATALIE and Katie YOON

    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
    STATEMENTS

    UK Abdicates its Global Responsibility in Nuclear Weapons Surge

    19 Mar 2021 | Gareth EVANS

    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
    THE KOREA TIMES COLUMN

    Deterrence and Disarmament

    3 Mar 2021 | Shatabhisha SHETTY

    APLN Executive Director Shata Shetty explores risk reduction and the importance of bridging the gap between deterrence and disarmament advocates.

    Vale, George Shultz
    COMMENTARIES

    Vale, George Shultz

    9 Feb 2021 | Gareth EVANS

    Gareth Evans highlights the enormous contribution to nuclear disarmament of former US Secretary of State George Shultz, as the world mourns his passing.

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