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.
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.
South Korea’s Dangerous Sense of Isolation
Tanya Ogilvie-White argues that South Korea is becoming increasingly isolated from its regional security partners in the way that it views the threat from North Korea.
Reducing War and Nuclear Risks on the Korean Peninsula
Jun Bong-geun argues that the Korean Peninsula's ongoing security competition heightens the risk of war and nuclear escalation, urging for resumed US-North Korea dialogue, reaffirmation of past ...
En-gendering Nuclear Disarmament
Meenakshi Gopinath calls for reframing and transforming the nuclear disarmament discourse through a gender-sensitive and gender-mainstreaming approach.