Member Activities
Emerging Nuclear Risks: Confrontation and Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
Asialink - On 16 October, APLN Senior Associate Fellow John Carlson discussed how the advent of major nuclear powers in the Indo-Pacific has created a more complex global nuclear threat dynamic.
The Indo-Pacific Power Play
BUSINESS STANDARD - APLN member Shyam Saran argues that the US bolstering its alliances in the region to counter China puts India's strategic autonomy to the test.
America Can’t Stop China’s Rise
FOREIGN POLICY - APLN member Kishore Mahbubani co-wrote an article with Tony Chan and Ben Harburg, arguing that America's efforts to block China's rise will be futile.
The Geopolitics of the New India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argues that IMEC is touted as a counter to China’s BRI, but the scale and scope of the latter initiative is much greater.
How Small States Navigate U.S.-China Rivalry: The Case of Cambodia
USIP - APLN member Charadine Pich co-wrote an article with Chhengpor Aun, arguing that Cambodia is preserving its strategic autonomy through ‘smart and flexible diplomacy'.
G20 Summit: What Does Russia's & China's Absence Mean?
CNBC - APLN member Neelam Deo joined CNBC TV18 to comment on the absence of Russia’s and China’s leaders from the G20 Summit and what it means for a joint statement.
Helen Clark Joins the Elders
THE ELDERS - The Elders today welcomed APLN member Helen Clark (former New Zealand Prime Minister and UNDP leader) as the newest member of their group.
U.S. Uneasy, Powerless as North Korea’s Kim Arrives in Russia to Meet Putin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in pointed out that current sanctions and pressure may have reached their limits in influencing Russia and DPRK, driving the nations closer together.
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[JPN] G20 Summit: With Xi’s Absence, the Significance of the Summit Wavers
BS11 - APLN member Fujiwara Kiichi discussed whether the G20 was able to achieve its stated objectives and how President Xi Jinping’s absence affected the summit.
The Nimble New Minilaterals
Foreign Policy - APLN member C. Raja Mohan points out that diverse national interests, threat perceptions, and alignment preferences make a NATO-style binding commitment challenging.