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.
Operationalising Strategic Risk Reduction in the Asia-Pacific: An Australian Perspective
Brendan Taylor argues that Australian policymakers must balance their focus on deterrence with greater crisis management and avoidance mechanisms.
The Politics of Nuclear Waste Disposal: Lessons from Australia
Jim Green and Dimity Hawkins explore Australia's historical mismanagement of nuclear waste, emphasizing the infringement on Indigenous rights and urging legal reforms, while questioning the ...
Seeing the Sun: Nuclear (in)visibility in the Mariana Islands of Guam & Tinian
Frain and Amundsen examine the impact of nuclear policies on the Mariana Islands and advocate for the visibility of marginalized voices and experiences.
The Second Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW: A Summary Report
Marianne Hanson provides a summary of the TPNW 2MSP, highlighting key findings, proposed initiatives, and challenges, emphasizing the importance of the TPNW MSPs in addressing nuclear weapons issues.
Crisis Avoidance: Preventing Dangerous Maritime Incidents and Unintended Escalation in ...
An APLN-VERTIC feasibility study report summarising the findings of the joint project and discussing confidence and security building options for the future.
Nuclear Justice for the Marshall Islands in the Age of Geopolitical Rivalry in the Pacific
Patrick Kaiku urges the world to recognize the impact that nuclear weapons have had on the Marshall Islands and to pursue nuclear justice initiatives.
Relational Security: Ethical Dilemmas of Geopolitics in the Blue Pacific Continent
Maima Koro makes an argument for reframing geopolitical discourse to better respect the sovereignty and cultural context of Pacific Island nations.
Confidence and Security Building Measures in Southeast Asia's Maritime Domain
Dr Collin Koh’s report surveys the effectiveness of multilateral CSBMs in the Southeast Asian maritime domain.
Assessing Military and Non-Military Incidents at Sea in the Asia-Pacific
Rebecca (Bec) Strating reviews and analyses incidents involving military and non-military vessels in Asia's maritime domains concentrated on the oceans and seas.
Strategic Risks in the Asia-Pacific: Examining Australian, British, Japanese, and South ...
A new joint report from APLN and the European Leadership Network compares Australian, Japanese, Korean and UK perceptions of strategic risks in the Asia-Pacific.