Special Reports
Special reports are original research conducted by APLN experts in order to explore topics with depth and nuance and to inform policy-making.
SPECIAL REPORTSIn Defence of the Status Quo: Stabilising Cross-Strait Relations under the Lai Ching-Te ...
Kristy Tsun-Tzu Hsu writes on the evolving cross-strait relations under the Lai Ching-Te administration, examining how Taiwan’s political landscape and public opinion are shaping the island’s future ...
SPECIAL REPORTSRegional End-States and Beyond: Asia-Pacific views on the China-US relationship and ...
APLN summarises the first year of the Asia Dialogue on China-US Relations in a report that analyses regional preferences for US and Chinese primacy in the region.
SPECIAL REPORTSNuclear-Conventional Entanglement in Northeast Asia: The Case for Crisis Management ...
In this report, Benjamin Zala surveys the growing nuclear-conventional entanglement risks in Northeast Asia as well as how entanglement is driving a new era of nuclear arms racing in response.
SPECIAL REPORTSThe Political Reckoning in a Post-Nuclear Use Landscape
Rabia Akhtar provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted challenges posed by nuclear weapons in Northeast Asia and offers valuable insights for crafting a more secure global environment.
SPECIAL REPORTSNo First Use Can Still Help to Reduce US-China Nuclear Risks
Adam Mount argues that although no first use declaratory statements are unlikely to significantly affect US-China nuclear crises, they can still play an important role in reducing risks between the ...
SPECIAL REPORTSThe United States: An Increasingly Incidental Provider of Regional Stability in the ...
Piper Campbell provides recommendations on how the United States and countries of Southeast Asia can pursue regional stability in a changing security environment.