Australia and the Post-Ukraine Nuclear Disarmament Agenda

30 May 2023 | Ramesh THAKUR

TODA PEACE INSTITUTE

APLN member Ramesh Thakur describes the global strategic landscape in a new policy brief, highlighting the world’s nuclear inflection point and the increasing proliferation of nuclear threats. The article examines the Indo-Pacific nuclear situation within this context and evaluates potential avenues for Australia to play a significant role in mitigating nuclear risks. Specifically, it proposes Australia as a strong contender to lead the advocacy for a global convention that establishes a universal no first use (NFU) policy.

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