Arms Control
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Time for global No-First-Use policies - Asia/Pacific webinar
A webinar exploring No-First-Use policies, their contribution to nuclear risk-reduction and disarmament, and new possibilities for their adoption by additional nuclear-armed and allied states.
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The Case for No First Use of Nuclear Weapons
APLN Chair Gareth Evans analyzes the NFU policy and assesses the feasibility of universal buy-in of said strategy among the world's nine nuclear-armed states.
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Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004): Significance and Gaps
Masahiko Asada assesses the relevance of the UNSC's Resolution 1540 today, and how well it still holds up as a measure against the non-proliferation of nuclear arms.
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Boris Johnson Risks a Nuclear Rift With Joe Biden
THE TIMES - Ernest J. Moniz and Des Browne respond to the UK government's announcement on policy changes that go against the Biden administration's global commitment to reduce nuclear risks.
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Perspectives on the Logic of Strategic Arms Control
UNIDIR - APLN member Tong Zhao shared his analysis in UNIDIR’s Dialogue on Nuclear Disarmament, Deterrence and Strategic Arms Control.
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[WMD] APLN on Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Asia Pacific
An APLN project assessing key features of WMD infrastructure, force structures, capabilities, envisioned uses and solutions across the Asia-Pacific.
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Asia-Pacific Nations' Military Space Developments
Namrata Goswami discusses the military space developments of China, India, Japan, and North Korea, and urges further development of normative/legal frameworks to ensure responsible behaviour in space.
![The Dangers of Nuclear Nationalism in DPRK](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/North_Koreas_nuclear_backpack_-_North_Korea_Victory_Day-2013_01.jpg)
The Dangers of Nuclear Nationalism in DPRK
Korea Times essay contest winner Sang-hoon Kim assesses DPRK's adherence to nuclear weapons despite the enormous political costs.
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Assessing the modernization of nuclear postures
Petr Topychkanov examines recent decisions by nuclear-armed states to expand the role of nuclear weapons in their military plans.
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Nuclear Hotlines: Origins, Evolution, Applications
Steven Miller analyses the utility of the hotline concept: making sure nuclear rivals can communicate directly and effectively at the highest levels in all circumstances to minimize escalation.