Member Activities

Confidence Crisis in Korean Politics and Wake-Up Call
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo argued that to overcome the current crisis, the ruling and opposition parties must reengage in constructive dialogue and address constitutional reforms.

Handing Over the iCET Baton - Interview with Rakesh Sood
INDIA'S WORLD - APLN member Rakesh Sood shared his insights on the the broader implications of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in strengthening bilateral ties.

Trump 2.0: Curse or Blessing?
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon argued that South Korea must prepare for potential challenges posed by a second Trump presidency.

Geopolitical Landscape in 2025
ARIRANG NEWS - APLN member Eunjung Lim discussed what South Korea can do to weather the diplomatic challenges it is expected to face amid its political unrest in the new year.

Navigating the U.S. China-Rivalry and Asia’s Fragile Security Balance
CSSPR - APLN member Rabia Akhtar wrote a report on the ways through which Asian countries can navigate the shifting sands of Sino-U.S. rivalry and its implications on security.

Nuclear War in Northeast Asia?: Early Warnings, Risk Reduction, and Denuclearization
Nine APLN members and staff will participate in a symposium on December 6 and 7 to discuss potential measures that civil society and governments can take to prevent nuclear war escalation.

Stop the World: UK defence strategy, AUKUS and deterrence with General Sir Jim Hockenhull
ASPI - APLN member Cathy Moloney discussed the global strategic outlook, the UK’s Strategic Defence Review, and the impact of technology on the military domain with Malcolm Davis and Jim Hockenhull.

The Next US President and Asia
ASIALINK - APLN member John McCarthy will discuss how the outcome of the upcoming US elections carries profound political and economic implications for Asia.

Three Options for Korea as It Confronts the Return of Trump
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon points out that Trump’s second term will no doubt place immense pressure on South Korea.

Sober Messages From American Election, Our Tasks
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo analysed the surprising outcome of Trump’s sweeping electoral victory, highlighting its significant domestic and international implications.