Member Activities

China’s New Silos: Nuclear Arms Control More Urgent Than Ever
THE INTERPRETER - APLN Chair Gareth Evans discusses China's new silos and urges policy makers to prioritize risk reduction.

Implications of Pres. Moon’s Liberation Day Speech About Future of Korean Peninsula
ARIRANG TV - APLN senior associate fellow Jessica Lee discusses President Moon's Liberation Day Speech, future dynamics of the Korean Peninsula and more.

Controversy Over "Three Noes" on THAAD and National Interest
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in discusses the ongoing dispute between China and South Korea over THAAD deployment and clarifies the South Korean position on this issue.

What’s Driving China’s Nuclear Buildup?
CARNEGIE - APLN board member Tong Zhao analyses the motivations driving the expansion of China's nuclear capabilities.

Moon Jae-in’s Stalled Odyssey to Peace in Korea
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in discusses the successes and challenges of ROK President Moon's Korea Peace Initiative in achieving a nuclear-weapons-free Korean peninsula.

Why the Renewed Hotline Between South and North Korea Is a Big Deal
RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT - APLN senior associate fellow Jessica Lee shares her analysis on the news of inter-Korean dialogue: how it can mitigate crises, and open the door to resolving wider issues ...

Nuclear Deterrence and Stability in South Asia: The Inadequacies of a Regional Lens
IPCS - APLN member Manpreet Sethi argues that nuclear deterrence and stability in South Asia cannot be perceived through a sub-regional lens alone.

Why Pyongyang Won’t Pursue Dialogue With US
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in discusses the obstacles that currently stand in the way of a successful diplomatic dialogue between Pyongyang and the United States.

Congressional Support Needed for Success
ARMS CONTROL TODAY - APLN Senior Associate Fellow Jessica Lee argues that any successful North Korea policy must include cooperation from Congress.

Time for the US’s Nuclear Strategy To Embrace No First Use
EAST ASIA FORUM - APLN Senior Associate Fellow Van Jackson calls on the US to adopt the No first Use doctrine.