Member Activities
Emerging Bloc Dynamics
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo writes about how the evolving geopolitical dynamics among the world's emerging blocs resemble but differ from those of the Cold War era.
An Asia-Pacific NATO: Fanning the Flames of War
SHAPE - On July 5, 2023 (11:00 a.m. KST), APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in will speak at a webinar on the rising danger of war between the major centres of power in Asia-Pacific.
Reclaiming ASEAN’s Comprehensive and Cooperative Security
EAF - APLN member Mely Caballero-Anthony argues that for policymakers in Southeast Asia who try to navigate the US-China relations, development imperatives trump bandwagoning and containment.
Global Implications of Erdogan’s Historic Win
HINDUSTAN TIMES - APLN member Rakesh Sood discusses the global implications of Turkish President Erdogan's significant electoral victory.
Mobilise G20 to Propel Long-Delayed UN Reform
HINDUSTAN TIMES - APLN member Shyam Saran writes about how New Delhi can navigate global contradictions and advocate for a reformed international order within the context of the G20.
How Asia Keeps the Peace
PROJECT SYNDICATE - APLN member Kishore Mahbubani writes on why the region has avoided the kind of wars that keep exploding on Europe's doorstep.
India, US Boost Defence Ties With Russia, China in Mind: ‘Things Are Changing’
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan was quoted in South China Morning Post, where she commented on India-US defence deals, India-Russia ties and the China factor.
Can Germany Help India Overcome Its Submarine Troubles?
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argues that given the worsening naval balance in the Indo-Pacific, replenishing the Indian naval inventory should have been a priority.
What Kind of Dialogue?
CHINA-US FOCUS - APLN member Tong Zhao writes on reducing the risk of conflict between China and the United States through dialogue and effectively managing external risks.
US-China relations: despite discord in Singapore, high-level talks in Beijing offer hope
SCMP - APLN member C. Uday Bhaskar argues that US-China tensions were on display at the Shangri-La Dialogue, but there were welcome signs of progress at a high-level meeting in Beijing.