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.
China’s Dilemma in the Russia-Ukraine War
With the war in Ukraine dragging on past its three-month mark, Fei Su and Jingdong Yuan answer some questions that the international community may have on China’s stance and approach to the ...
The Russia-Ukraine War and North Korea: South Korean and Allied Responses
Professor Jina Kim critically reviews established narratives on the influence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the DPRK.
Peace and Security Hopes for New ROK Administration
In a letter President Yoon Seok-youl, Gareth Evans offers five suggestions on approaching the security challenges of South Korea during his term.
Revisiting Reprocessing in South Korea
Joel Petersson Ivre, policy fellow at APLN, offers recommendations to the incoming South Korean government on nuclear policy.
Redesigning Security Architecture in a Post-invasion World
Commentary on the need for constructing a security architecture in Northeast Asia in this new era of ideological competition and great power confrontation.
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.
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[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.