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.
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Arms Control Challenges in the Asia-Pacific
Adil Sultan explores the escalating arms race in the Asia-Pacific and highlights the need for innovative regional arms control approaches.
![The Politics of Nuclear Waste Disposal: Lessons from Australia](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Barngarla-Traditional-Owners-outside-the-Federal-Court-in-Adelaide-March-2023.jpg)
The Politics of Nuclear Waste Disposal: Lessons from Australia
Jim Green and Dimity Hawkins explore Australia's historical mismanagement of nuclear waste, emphasizing the infringement on Indigenous rights and urging legal reforms, while questioning the ...
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北朝鮮とロシアの関係強化にみる西側諸国の対応
Sayo Saruta discusses how Russia and North Korea's relationship has evolved since last year's ROK-Japan-US Camp David Summit.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Response to APLN's Australian Open Letter
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's response to APLN's Australian Members' open letter.
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Seeing the Sun: Nuclear (in)visibility in the Mariana Islands of Guam & Tinian
Frain and Amundsen examine the impact of nuclear policies on the Mariana Islands and advocate for the visibility of marginalized voices and experiences.
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The Second Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW: A Summary Report
Marianne Hanson provides a summary of the TPNW 2MSP, highlighting key findings, proposed initiatives, and challenges, emphasizing the importance of the TPNW MSPs in addressing nuclear weapons issues.
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Indo-Pacific Nuclear Diplomacy: A Call to Revive Australian Leadership
John Tilemann urges Australia to assume a leadership role in nuclear diplomacy within the Indo-Pacific to address the growing global nuclear threats and enhance regional stability through ...
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Taming Asia’s Nuclear Jungle: Lessons from the Cold War?
John Tilemann emphasises the urgent need for political leadership and intellectual resources to address nuclear threats.
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Open Letter from Australian Members of APLN to the Australian Prime Minister
15 senior Australian figures in APLN endorse an open letter urging Prime Minister Albanese to address the rising nuclear threats in the region.
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Unpacking Russia's De-Ratification of the CTBT
Experts weigh in on Russia's decision to de-ratify the CTBT and its impact on global non-proliferation and arms control.