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.
![Revitalizing the NPT: Can Clues be Found in Environmental Diplomacy?](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Paris-party.jpg)
Revitalizing the NPT: Can Clues be Found in Environmental Diplomacy?
Nathanial Gronewold explores whether international environmental diplomacy holds any clues for revitalizing nuclear diplomacy.
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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](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/show-of-force2.jpg)
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.
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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](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Minotaur-IV-launch.jpg)
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](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PB-86-front-image.png)
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).
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Security Assurances amid Russia's Nuclear Threats
Has Russia’s war on Ukraine shattered the security assurances provided to non-nuclear weapons states? Four experts weigh in.
![AUKUS Approach to a Rising China Comes at a Cost](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/USS-Springfield-in-Australia.jpg)
AUKUS Approach to a Rising China Comes at a Cost
Marianne Hanson calls for the parties involved in AUKUS to take a step back and reconsider their agreement in The Korea Times.
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Rethink Nuclear Subs Proposal
APLN members and associates worry that the year-old AUKUS agreement weakens the already fragile non-proliferation regime.
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‘Cornerstone’ Cornered by the NWS
Dr Manpreet Sethi warns that the behaviour of the five nuclear weapons states leaves the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty more fragile than ever.