Arms Control
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.
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.
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.
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.
APLN on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in the Asia Pacific
An APLN project assessing key features of WMD infrastructure, force structures, capabilities, envisioned uses and solutions across the Asia-Pacific.
[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.
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
Korea Times essay contest winner Sang-hoon Kim assesses DPRK's adherence to nuclear weapons despite the enormous political costs.
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.
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.