Asia-Pacific
![New CTBTO Head a Plus for the Asia-Pacific](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RobFloydStatement.jpg)
New CTBTO Head a Plus for the Asia-Pacific
APLN congratulates Dr. Robert Floyd on his election as Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).
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Talking Up War Over Taiwan Flouts Reason, Fact, Judgment and Australia’s National Interest
EAST ASIA FORUM - APLN Chair Gareth Evans writes on the conflict in Taiwan and argues that no forceful action is inevitable in this region and diplomacy still has a chance to resolve the issue.
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Global and Regional Implications of the Quad
Experts from Australia, India, Japan and China give their brief analysis on the global and regional implications of the Quad.
![Time for global No-First-Use policies - Asia/Pacific webinar](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KakaoTalk_20210501_200454485.png)
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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What Asia Wants From the Biden Administration
GLOBAL ASIA - APLN Chair Gareth Evans published an article in the March 2021 edition of Global Asia highlighting what Asia wants from the Biden Administration.
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Deterrence and Disarmament
APLN Executive Director Shata Shetty explores risk reduction and the importance of bridging the gap between deterrence and disarmament advocates.
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Pandemic Futures and Nuclear Weapon Risks
How will pandemics change the outcome of possible nuclear futures? Experts weigh in over the course of four different workshops. A promotional video for the 'Pandemic-Nuclear-Nexus Scenarios' project.
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Banning Nuclear Weapons: Don’t Be Deceived
John Tilemann explains why nuclear disarmament advocates should be concerned about the impact of the TPNW, discussing its limits as well as appropriate measures to reduce nuclear threats.