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.
In 2024, Asia’s Domestic Politics Will Decide Its Geopolitics
Huong Le Thu assesses the impact that the numerous elections taking place in the Asia-Pacific this year will have on its geopolitical landscape.
Asia-Pacific Nuclear Nexus in 2024
Shatabhisha Shetty highlights the growing nuclear risks in 2024 amidst global geopolitical volatility, emphasizing the crucial role of organizations and middle-power countries in fostering inclusive ...
Addressing the Legacy of Nuclear Weapons
Angela Woodward discusses the ongoing and historical harm caused by nuclear weapons and highlights the TPNW as the first international agreement with recent developments.
Partnerships in Disaster Relief – What Is Southeast Asia Expecting?
Lina Gong examines the evolution of Southeast Asia's disaster relief and considers SEA's future HADR cooperation with external powers.
Taming Asia’s Nuclear Jungle: Lessons from the Cold War?
John Tilemann emphasises the urgent need for political leadership and intellectual resources to address nuclear threats.
Shoring Up the Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament Regime Is Imperative
Trevor Findlay highlights the challenges to global nuclear disarmament and emphasizes the need for international cooperation.
Should Japan Join AUKUS?
Nobuyasu Abe explores the implications of the UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee's recommendation for Japan's potential involvement in AUKUS, including challenges and opportunities in the ...
Cinematic Catalysts: Can ‘Oppenheimer’ Shape Nuclear Policy?
Uday Bhaskar argues that 'Oppenheimer' has the potential to raise awareness and stimulate significant public discourse on nuclear weapons.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Cannot Live on Old Merits
Marianne Hanson argues that the NPT's survival hinges on credible commitments by the Nuclear Weapons States.
The Trinity Test: Significance and Aftermath
Feroz Hassan Khan explores the efforts and challenges surrounding the ban on nuclear weapons testing, and underscores the need for the entry into force of the comprehensive test ban treaty.