Member Activities

APLN Members Join Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on AI and Nuclear War
GLOBAL NOBEL LAUREATES ASSEMBLY - APLN members Manpreet Sethi, Melissa Parke, Tong Zhao, and Tatsujiro Suzuki joined global discussions on artificial intelligence, nuclear risk, and disarmament.

Interview with Melissa Parke (ICAN) on AI, nuclear weapons and why deterrence is failing
VATICAN NEWS - APLN member Melissa Parke spoke on the sidelines of the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War.

PM Modi’s Outreach To South Pacific
EURASIA REVIEW - APLN member Rajaram Panda co-wrote a commentary with Upasha Kumari on Indian Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the South Pacific.

The view of China-South Korea relations from Beijing
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon argued that the restoration of ROK–China relations should not obscure the strategic differences, calling for a more pragmatic and empathetic approach.

The harder US pushes N.Korea to denuclearize, the greater the risk to S. Korea
HANKYOREH - APLN member Cheong Wook-sik argued that North Korea's denuclearisation is no longer a realistic goal, advocating instead for peaceful coexistence, arms control, and nuclear risk reduction.

Defence leaders discuss Australia’s readiness for crisis
THE AUSTRALIAN - APLN member Cathy Moloney joined The Australian’s 2026 Defending Australia summit.

Implications of the Iran War for Security on the Korean Peninsula
RSIS - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon wrote a commentary on the security implications of the US-Israel war against Iran on the Korean Peninsula.

PFBR Powering India's Nuclear Energy with Dr Manpreet Sethi
ANURADHASAYS - APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi explained the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor on India’s nuclear energy plans and energy strategy.

Implications of the Venezuela Case for Southeast Asia: Parallels and Limits
FULCRUM - Hoang Thi Ha co-wrote an article with Aries A. Arugay examining what Southeast Asian countries can learn from the US’ recent actions in Venezuela.

Pursuing strategic autonomy?
APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon commented that South Korea can survive and prosper only by maintaining regional peace, embracing multilateral security cooperation, and promoting open regionalism.
