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.
Advancing Biological Weapons Convention (BWC): The Philippine Role
Jesus Domingo discusses the importance of the BWC in promoting biosafety and biosecurity, and highlights the Philippines' efforts in advancing the convention's goals.
AUKUS After San Diego: The real challenges and nuclear risks
John Gower argues that AUKUS does not pose a nuclear proliferation risk, but cautions against the US acquisition of SLCM-N which would undermine the deterrent value of AUKUS.
A Wake-Up Call the World Cannot Ignore
Gareth Evans warns that the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to move the hands of its famous Doomsday Clock is a wake-up call.
The Nuclear Risk Reduction Approach: A Useful Path Forward for Crisis Mitigation
Sylvia Mishra argues that the nuclear-weapon states must focus on nuclear risk reduction measures as a way forward.
Revitalizing the NPT: Can Clues be Found in Environmental Diplomacy?
Nathanial Gronewold explores whether international environmental diplomacy holds any clues for revitalizing nuclear diplomacy.
The DPRK Re-Thinks its Relations: Regional Implications of the New Nuclear Doctrine
North Korea's new nuclear weapons policies contain a number of additions that indicate the DPRK is reconsidering its regional role.
The Nuclear Force Policy Law: Implications for DPRK Command and Control
Among the contents of North Korea's new nuclear weapons law, the section on nuclear command and control deserves careful attention.
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: A success story ready for completion
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the CTBT, world leaders continue their push for ultimate ratification.
Is Weaponization of Space a Reality? Taking Stock of the Outer Space Treaty
Namrata Goswami outlines what's required to avoid the weaponization of space.
Small Modular Reactors: Addressing Security and Safeguards Challenges
A new policy brief by Andhika Yudha Prawira assesses the unique security and safeguards challenges of small modular reactors (SMRs).