The Korea Times Column
APLN publishes the APLN-Korea Times column in cooperation with the oldest daily English newspaper in Korea, featuring analysis by APLN network members and experts.
China’s Global Security Initiative: A Shift in Non-Traditional Security or Strategic ...
Stefanie Kam explores how China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) advocates a comprehensive security approach that addresses non-traditional threats like terrorism and cybercrime through ...
War in Gaza: The Imperative to Strengthen the Tradition of Non-Use of Nuclear Weapons
Sadia Tasleem argues that nuclear weapons are ethically repugnant, militarily ineffective, and politically useless, citing Israel's war in Gaza as a case where nuclear deterrence failed to prevent ...
What the Asia-Pacific Wants From the US-China Relationship
Manpreet Sethi emphasises that regional stability of the Asia-Pacific is deeply connected to the state of the relationship between the United States and China.
Should New Zealand Join AUKUS Pillar II?
Angela Woodward discusses New Zealand's debate over joining AUKUS Pillar II, weighing potential security benefits, such as access to advanced technologies, against concerns about foreign policy ...
A Glimmer of Hope for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Michiru Nishida explores the successes and challenges of the recent NPT PrepCom, questioning whether the efforts and will of States Parties amidst a challenging international geopolitical situation ...
Australia’s Role in the Evolving Nuclear Arms Control Landscape
Cathy Moloney argues that, despite the TPNW's progress, the reluctance of nuclear-weapon states to engage in meaningful arms control talks requires proactive measures from non-nuclear weapon states, ...
Why South Korea Should Embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Melissa Parke highlights the significance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in advancing global nuclear disarmament, urging South Korea to reconsider its position and ...
We Must Act to Reduce Risk of Nuclear War
John Carlson argues that immediate action towards nuclear disarmament is crucial to prevent catastrophic consequences and uphold international law.
Missile Proliferation in the Asia-Pacific: The Shadow Over Regional Stability
Malinda Meegoda argues that the Asia-Pacific is witnessing an escalating arms race with the proliferation of advanced missile technologies, raising concerns about broader proliferation risks and ...
US-China Rivalry in Asia-Pacific: Dimensions and Implications
Rabia Akhtar explores the multifaceted US-China rivalry and its implications for the Asia-Pacific geopolitical landscape.