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.
The Pacific’s Nuclear Legacy in the Context of the Climate Crisis
Milla Vaha highlights the severe consequences of atomic testing in the Pacific region and argues for global recognition of both nuclear and climatic existential threats.
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.