Member Activities
The Korean Peninsula and Trump’s ‘Copernican Moment’ on Denuclearization
HANKYOREH - APLN member Cheong Wook-sik commented that Trump’s recent remarks on denuclearisation appear to denote a sea change in Washington’s stance on nuclear weapons.
Better Know a Nuke: China
IISS - APLN member Tong Zhao discussed how China’s evolving nuclear posture and expanding arsenal impact global security on a podcast produced by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Nuclear Deterrence Strategy by Dr. Manpreet Sethi
PULIYABAAZI HINDI - APLN Acting Director Manpreet Sethi was featured on the Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast, where she shared her thoughts on a range of nuclear issues facing India and the world.
Beginning of the End for Pax Americana?
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo argued that recent events in Washington highlight America’s growing internal divisions and retreat from global leadership.
US Suspension of Foreign Aid: Will China Fill the Void?
FULCRUM - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha co-wrote a paper with Cha Hae Won, highlighting that as the US reduces its foreign assistance, Southeast Asian countries are turning to China to fill the gap.
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.