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.
![[CTR Plus] Breaking the Stalemate with the DPRK](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-12-20-16-20-23-3.jpeg)
[CTR Plus] Breaking the Stalemate with the DPRK
This synthesis report assesses the potential for an effective Cooperative Threat Reduction Plus program as part of a renewed diplomatic approach to the DPRK.
![[NU-NEA] US Entry into the Korean War: Origins, Impact, and Lessons](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-12-16-11-57-19.jpeg)
[NU-NEA] US Entry into the Korean War: Origins, Impact, and Lessons
James I. Matray describes the reasons for the outbreak of the Korean War and US entry into the conflict, and lessons learnt.
![[WMD] Nuclear-Capable Missiles](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-12-14-09-30-15-001.jpeg)
[WMD] Nuclear-Capable Missiles
Nick Hansen offers a primer on nuclear missile delivery systems deployed and under development in the US, Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and DPRK.
![[NU-NEA] Nuclear-Use Cases for Contemplating Crisis and Conflict on the Korean Peninsula](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bennett-Davis-thumbnail_NEW-2.jpg)
[NU-NEA] Nuclear-Use Cases for Contemplating Crisis and Conflict on the Korean Peninsula
The authors set out ten cases highlighting the range of ways in which nuclear weapons might be used on the Korean Peninsula.
![[WMD] The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Horizontal Proliferation in the Asia-Pacific Region](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-11-08-16-39-14.jpeg)
[WMD] The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Horizontal Proliferation in the Asia-Pacific Region
John Carlson shows how states pursuing nuclear energy programs may have latent weapons capabilities and sets out how to address proliferation risks.
![[CTR Plus] Inter-Korean Cooperation Through NEAPHI](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-11-01-16-57-26.jpeg)
[CTR Plus] Inter-Korean Cooperation Through NEAPHI
Dr. Young-jeon Shin discusses the prospects of Inter-Korean and Northeast Asia cooperation on public health via NEAPHI to address healthcare issues in the DPRK.
![[WMD] Trilateral Strategic Confidence Building Measures in Southern Asia](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-10-26-11-15-11-1.jpeg)
[WMD] Trilateral Strategic Confidence Building Measures in Southern Asia
Special report by Brig. (Ret.) Feroz Khan assesses current relations and escalation risks and proposes measures to stabilise tensions and improve peace and security in Southern Asia.
![[WMD] A Looming Strategic Arms Race in the Asia-Pacific Region: From a Chinese Perspective](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-10-21-10-35-34.jpeg)
[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.
![[CTR Plus] Biomedical Cooperation with the DPRK in the Post-Pandemic Era](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-10-22-10-20-30-001.jpeg)
[CTR Plus] Biomedical Cooperation with the DPRK in the Post-Pandemic Era
Dr. Sang Min Park proposes the creation of an inter-Korean Biomedical Cluster as a sustainable model for cooperation in the post-pandemic era.
![[CTR Plus] Space Engagement and Cooperation with the DPRK](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/KakaoTalk_Photo_2021-10-18-19-59-29.jpeg)
[CTR Plus] Space Engagement and Cooperation with the DPRK
Dr. Goswami examines the DPRK’s space capabilities, explores how space cooperation can be operationalized and funded, and offers a scenario-based analysis.