The Pulse
Timely and incisive analysis on new policy debates and developments in the Asia Pacific.
International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
We celebrate International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament by asking what can be done to promote opportunities for women in security.
North Korea's Recent Missile Tests and Activity at Nuclear Test Site
Chung-in Moon, Gabriela Bernal, Markus Garlauskas, and Na Young Lee share their analysis on the implications of North Korea’s recent activities.
54th Anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty
Four experts on space policy to give their views on the challenges the Outer Space Treaty is facing, and how they should be resolved.
North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Test
Jessica Lee, Kim Won-soo, Jeongmin Kim, and Masakatsu Ota weigh in on the DPRK's recent hypersonic missile test launch and make recommendations for policy responses from relevant actors.
Implications of the AUKUS Deal
Senior APLN network members and experts assess the new US-Australia-UK deal offering a diversity of perspectives from across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
Responding to North Korea's Reopening of the Yongbyon Reactor
Professor Chung-in Moon, Professor Bong-Geun Jun, Ms. Jinkyung Baek, and Dr. Naoko Aoki comment on DPRK reopening the Yongbyon reactor.
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Dr Kate Dewes, Professor Davianna Pomaika'i McGregor, Rhea Moss-Christian and Alimzhan Akhmetov discuss the dangers of nuclear testing and the significance of this day.
76th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings
On the 76th anniversary of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, four authors highlight the urgent need to eliminate nuclear weapons and ensure they are never used again.
China’s New Missile Silo Fields
Andrey Baklitskiy, David Santoro, Ta Minh Tuan, and Tanya Ogilvie-White discuss the strategic implications of China's decision to rapidly expand its missile silo fields.
Is the Release of Fukushima Water a Transboundary Issue?
Experts assess the environmental and political implications of Japan's decision to release Fukushima water into the Pacific ocean.