Asia-Pacific
An Asia-Pacific NATO: Fanning the Flames of War
SHAPE - On July 5, 2023 (11:00 a.m. KST), APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in will speak at a webinar on the rising danger of war between the major centres of power in Asia-Pacific.
Reclaiming ASEAN’s Comprehensive and Cooperative Security
EAF - APLN member Mely Caballero-Anthony argues that for policymakers in Southeast Asia who try to navigate the US-China relations, development imperatives trump bandwagoning and containment.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Reaches Supply Chain Agreement
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan writes on the IPEF conclusion of substantial negotiations on an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Supply Chain Agreement.
Australia and the Post-Ukraine Nuclear Disarmament Agenda
TODA PEACE INSTITUTE - APLN member Ramesh Thakur examines the Indo-Pacific nuclear situation and evaluates potential avenues for Australia to play a significant role in mitigating nuclear risks.
APLN-ISYP Roundtable
On May 26, 9am KST (May 25, 8 pm EDT), APLN and ISYP co-hosted a roundtable to explore strategies on keeping nuclear memories and consciousness alive.
Whom Does the Shift From Asia-Pacific to Indo-Pacific Serve?
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in points out that most countries are uncritically accepting the shift to the Indo-Pacific without substantial debate about the appropriateness of the shift.
Europe’s China Policy in Disarray
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan points out that whether France can be a trusted partner in managing China is a question that many have asked after the fiasco of Macron’s visit.
For Japan, ‘Ukraine is the Future of Asia’
FOREIGN POLICY - APLN member C Raja Mohan writes on Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s trip to Ukraine. He argues that Tokyo has abandoned decades of passivity and become a global strategic actor.
AUKUS After San Diego: The real challenges and nuclear risks
John Gower argues that AUKUS does not pose a nuclear proliferation risk, but cautions against the US acquisition of SLCM-N which would undermine the deterrent value of AUKUS.
AUKUS After San Diego: The real challenges and nuclear risks
John Gower argues that AUKUS does not pose a nuclear proliferation risk, but cautions against the US acquisition of SLCM-N which would undermine the deterrent value of AUKUS.