Asia-Pacific

AUKUS raises questions and concerns in Southeast Asia
Mely Caballero-Anthony argues that AUKUS may undermine ASEAN states’s approach to an inclusive and stable order, as well as heightening nuclear security risks and major power rivalry in the region.

Scott Morrison’s Giant Nuclear Election Ploy
In this series analysing the new Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) deal, Allan Behm explains the implications on China, Russia, DPRK and other nuclear-armed states, as well as knock-on effects on Japan and ROK.

AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal – Non-proliferation Aspects
As part of the new APLN series analysing the new Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) deal, APLN member John Carlson delineates the non-proliferations aspects of the deal.

AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal – Non-proliferation Aspects
As part of the new APLN series analysing the new Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) deal, APLN member John Carlson delineates the non-proliferations aspects of the deal.

Scott Morrison’s Giant Nuclear Election Ploy
In this series analysing the new Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) deal, Allan Behm explains the implications on China, Russia, DPRK and other nuclear-armed states, as well as knock-on effects on Japan and ROK.

Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) in Asia Pacific
Dr. Peter Hayes examines the NC3 systems of six nuclear-armed states so analysts and decisionmakers can better understand how these systems work and interact.

U.S. Commitment to Taiwan Under Scrutiny After Afghanistan’s Fall
POLITICO - APLN board member Tong Zhao argues that the U.S.’ future commitment to defending Taiwan is inherently interconnected with Taiwan’s own commitment to defending itself.

Status of Existing and Emerging Asia-Pacific Space Powers Capabilities
A new report by Dr. Namrata Goswami assesses the space power capabilities across the Asia-Pacific and warns of the increasing militarization of space.
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[WMD] Status of Existing and Emerging Asia-Pacific Space Powers Capabilities
Dr. Namrata Goswami assesses the space power capabilities across the Asia-Pacific and warns of the increasing militarization of space.

Toward an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Northeast Asia
James Goodby and Markku Heiskanen advocate building a multilateral mechanism to address security challenges in Northeast Asia.