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.

Grappling with the TPNW: Options for Japan
How can Japan can support the TPNW and close the gap between the Japanese public support of the treaty and political action?

The Limited Nuclear War Hidden Behind the Long Peace
Robert Jacobs highlights the impact that the thousands of nuclear weapons tests had on populations living in the vicinity of testing sites.

The Need for Diversity of Gender Perspectives on Matters of Security and Peace
Manpreet Sethi writes on the need for greater diversity in gender perspectives on matters of security and peace.

Great Power Risk Reduction Measures and Lessons for the Asia-Pacific
Dmitry Stefanovich, Research Fellow at the Center for International Security, introduces the concept of Risk Reduction Measures and explains why they are required.

Not a brief pause, but a turning point
Łukasz Kulesa describes the consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine on disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.

The Legality of Nuclear Weapons
John Carlson discusses the legal aspects of nuclear weapons, focusing on the 1996 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

Three Comments on Ukraine and Nuclear Risks
Ramesh Thakur writes on how the war in Ukraine presents serious challenges to non-proliferation and disarmament.

APLN Statement on the War in Ukraine
100 senior APLN members and other influential figures from the Asia-Pacific call for politicians to remember their humanity and end the war in Ukraine.

As Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, here are 5 genuine nuclear dangers for us all
APLN Senior Research Advisor Tanya Ogilvie-White urges the international community to act now to support Ukraine and de-escalate the conflict.

Chair's Response to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Dr. Marty Natalegawa, Chair of APLN and former Foreign Minister of Indonesia, issues a response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.