Strategic Rivalry and Risk Reduction in East Asia
The APLN addresses nuclear and military competition in countries across East Asia and beyond including China, Japan, DPRK, ROK, the US, Mongolia and Taiwan.
Implications of Ukraine Nuclear Crisis for Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Security and Safety
Dr. Tatsujiro Suzuki outlines the possible short- and medium-term implications of the Ukraine nuclear crisis for global nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear security and safety.
Asia and Biden's Nuclear Posture Review
While the debates surrounding the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review tend to be too rigid, Washington is adapting to the new geopolitical dynamic in Asia.
[NU-NEA] The Role of Missile Defense in Northeast Asia
David Wright identifies key uncertainties that the US and its allies must consider when assessing the effectiveness of defense systems against potential DPRK attacks.
Regulating Missile Competition in the Asia-Pacific
Emmanuelle Maître offers feasible ways to limit the most destabilizing effects of the Asia-Pacific’s growing missile competition.
Status of Existing and Emerging Asia-Pacific Space Powers Capabilities
Dr. Namrata Goswami assesses the space power capabilities across the Asia-Pacific and warns of the increasing militarization of space.
Chinese Fractional Orbital Bombardment
Dr. Bowen and Dr. Hunter assess the Chinese Fractional Orbital Bombardment System and the consequences for US, Asia Pacific and outer space security.
[WMD] A Looming Strategic Arms Race in the Asia-Pacific Region: From a Chinese Perspective
Dr. Luo Xi assesses nuclear competition, arms control and future relations between the United States, Russia and China strategic triangle.
Comprehensive Security and Regional Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Dr. Frances Mautner-Markhof explains how the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) can be used as a model for a multilateral security cooperation mechanism in Northeast Asia.
AUKUS as a Catalyst for More Strategy for Japan
Dr. Nobumasa Akiyama argues that AUKUS is a catalyst for Japan to broaden regional security strategies to include measures to prevent an arms race.
[WMD] Is Nuclear Domino in Northeast Asia Real and Inevitable?
In light of the DPRK’s resumed nuclear and missile activities, Professor Chung-in Moon probes the likelihood of South Korea and Japan acquiring nuclear weapons.