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.
Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Weapons Use in Northeast Asia: Implications for Reducing ...
Report from Year 2 of the Project on Reducing the Risk of Nuclear Weapons Use in Northeast Asia (NU-NEA).
The Constructive Role of Scholarship in the China-US Relationship
Jian Junbo draws attention to an important but under-addressed element in US-China relations: the role of scholars.
Enduring Misperceptions: A Critical View of China-US ‘Decoupling’
Rukmani Gupta assesses the evolving narratives and misperceptions around 'economic decoupling' between the United States and China.
China–India-Pakistan Nuclear Trilemma and the Imperative of Risk Reduction Measures
Ramesh Thakur, Shatabhisha Shetty, and WPS Sidhu introduce nine papers published under the China-India-Pakistan Nuclear Trilemma project.
Geopolitical “Entanglements” and the China-India-Pakistan Nuclear Trilemma
Lou Chunhao analyzes the geopolitical trends and their implications for the China-India-Pakistan nuclear relationship.
The Nexus between Domestic Politics and Bilateral Relations: Exploring India-Pakistan, ...
Sadia Tasleem probes the foreign policy and domestic political trends in China, India, and Pakistan.
Plus Ça Change? Prospects of a Nuclear Deterrence Multipolarity in Southern Asia
Toby Dalton discusses the factors or developments that might push Southern Asia toward a nuclear deterrence multipolarity.
External and Domestic Drivers of Nuclear Trilemma in Southern Asia
Jingdong Yuan explores the intra-regional dynamics and extra-regional linkages that affect Southern Asia’s strategic trilemma.
Ensuring Nuclear Stability in the New Nuclear Age
Rakesh Sood argues that new advanced technologies require a new look at maintaining nuclear security stability in Southern Asia.
Understanding the Nuclear Landscape in Southern Asia
Manpreet Sethi offers recommendations for policymakers in southern Asia to better manage the risks and challenges in nuclear security.