Arms Control

Ninety Seconds to Doomsday
APLN members reflect on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' decision to set its famous Doomsday Clock to its closest position before midnight ever.

Rethinking Arms Control with a Nuclear North Korea
SURVIVAL: GLOBAL POLITICS AND STRATEGY - APLN member Jina Kim co-published an article with Toby Dalton and discussed how policymakers should approach nuclear dangers on the Korean peninsula.

The Nuclear Risk Reduction Approach: A Useful Path Forward for Crisis Mitigation
Sylvia Mishra argues that the nuclear-weapon states must focus on nuclear risk reduction measures as a way forward.

A Cautious and Conservative US Nuclear Posture Review
IPCS - APLN member Manpreet Sethi examines the 2022 NPR across three verticals: US threat perceptions, the role of nuclear weapons, and arms control.

How Can Countries in the Asia-Pacific Combat Nuclear Proliferation?
Amir Hamzah Mohd Nasir says states must begin preparatory work for the 11th NPT Review Conference.

How to Promote Arms Control in the Asia-Pacific Region
Tong Zhao analyzes the underlying factors affecting substantive arms control cooperation in this region.

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: A success story ready for completion
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the CTBT, world leaders continue their push for ultimate ratification.

Is Weaponization of Space a Reality? Taking Stock of the Outer Space Treaty
Namrata Goswami outlines what's required to avoid the weaponization of space.

Observing 26 September in the Shadow of Nuclear Risks
IPCS - APLN member Manpreet Sethi writes on the significance of the UN International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons in light of Russia's recent nuclear threats.

Learning the Right Nuclear Lessons From Ukraine
THE JAPAN TIMES - APLN member Ramesh Thakur wrote about the Hiroshima Round Table and analysed how the Russian threats of nuclear weapons use had added to global fears of a nuclear Armageddon.