Our recent network activities continue to explore complex global challenges, including analyses on the US-Israeli war on Iran, AI infrastructure on the front line, global trends in biotechnology, and more.

Carlos Sorreta, Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, argues that the recent military escalations between the United States, Israel, and Iran are likely to have reinforced North Korea’s conviction that nuclear deterrence is the only way to prevent foreign intervention. It would encourage Pyongyang to advance its weapons programs and fuel a dangerous nuclear armament cycle in East Asia, complicating any prospects for denuclearisation. Consequently, the international community must utilise the upcoming NPT Review Conference to reinforce nonproliferation pillars and stabilise regional security to prevent a total collapse of global disarmament efforts.

We are excited to welcome Ariel Phuphaphantakarn and Hree Putri Samudra to our team. They will be working closely with us to amplify our research and policy agenda, while helping manage our social media, website, and upcoming events. With their support, we look forward to deepening our engagement in international security and strengthening our impact within the international security policy space.

APLN has over 180 members from 24 countries in the Asia-Pacific.
Each week, we feature their latest contributions
to global and regional security debates.