Member Activities
A National Interest for Whom? Rethinking the Foundations of War, Peace, and Democracy
ANU - APLN Senior Research Adviser Van Jackson will give a lecture at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs on August 29th.
What if South Korea Got a Nuclear Bomb?
THE ECONOMIST - APLN member Lee Sang-Hyun quoted in The Economist, where he commented on the debate over South Korea's nuclear option.
India-Russia | Keeping an Arms Distance
INDIA TODAY - APLN Senior Research Adviser Frank O’Donnell was quoted in India Today, where he commented on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Russia.
‘Hiroshima Watch’ Created to Monitor Nuclear Disarmament
ARAB NEWS - APLN members Hidehiko Yuzaki, Fujiwara Kiichi, and Gareth Evans spoke of the escalating tensions that could lead to a nuclear disaster.
China Floats Submarine Offer to Indonesia as Geopolitical Calculations Weigh
SCMP - APLN member Natalie Sambhi was quoted in the South China Morning Post, commenting on how Indonesia might be weighing up China's offer of diesel electric submarines.
What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for US Foreign Policy and Australia?
ASPI - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan writes on the implications of a Harris presidency for US foreign policy from an Indian perspective.
Southeast Asia Must Factor Big Tech Firms Into Its US-China Calculus
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor argues that Southeast Asian states must recognise that it is not only countries but also large companies that shift the power balance on the global stage.
Navigating Strategic Ambiguity: South Korea’s Position Post-NATO Summit
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Jina Kim points out that South Korea has an opportunity to elevate its status as a NATO partner, but this might strain relations with China and Russia.
Explained: Japan’s Defense White Paper 2024 And US ‘Extended Deterrence’
EURASIA REVIEW - APLN member Rajaram Panda analysed the “Defense of Japan 2024” white paper, highlighting Japan’s focus on enhancing its defense capabilities in response to threats from China, North ...
Paris Olympics and Global Agenda
The Korea Times - APLN member Kim Won-soo highlighted that South Korea should reconsider its motivations for hosting mega sports events, focusing on shaping the new global agenda through sports.