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.
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.
Report: Pandemic Futures and Nuclear Weapon Risks (Korean and Japanese Versions)
The final report of the Pandemic-Nuclear-Nexus project which sets out proposals to address future nuclear and other global existential threats is now available in both Korean and Japanese.
Banning Nuclear Weapons: Don’t Be Deceived
John Tilemann explains why nuclear disarmament advocates should be concerned about the impact of the TPNW, discussing its limits as well as appropriate measures to reduce nuclear threats.
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[WMD] APLN on Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Asia Pacific
An APLN project assessing key features of WMD infrastructure, force structures, capabilities, envisioned uses and solutions across the Asia-Pacific.