United States (Biden Administration)
North Korea's SRBM Launches
Four experts provide their short analysis of the implications of the recent North Korean missile launches for US-ROK-DPRK relations.
U.S. Alliance is Bedrock of S. Korea's Foreign Policy, But Seoul Can't Join...
ARIRANG - APLN’s Vice Chair Chung-in Moon states that while the diplomatic alliance between the U.S. and South Korea is a given, South Korea can not join a military alliance against China.
Is War Over Taiwan Imminent?
Yun Sun examines the delicate balance of the Taiwan situation and the undesirable position every side has found itself in.
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.
Early Nuclear Indicators in the US’ Interim National Security Strategic Guidance
IPCS - Dr. Manpreet Sethi parses the recently released document to gauge the new administration’s approach to global nuclear issues.
Northeast Asia Public Health Security Initiative
Peter Hayes proposes a Seoul City led Northeast Asia Public Health Security Initiative to engage with North Korea on public health as a way to re-build trust to resume denuclearization talks.
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.
Moon Chung-in's Future Scenario
APLN Vice-Chair Moon Chung-in published a new book titled, Moon Chung-in's Future Scenario: Covid-19, U.S.-China New Cold War and South Korea's Options.
Declare No First Use of Nuclear Weapons
APLN member Ramesh Thakur argues in a Korea Times open letter to President Biden that developments over the past five years justify the adoption of "No First Use".
Biden, Asia, and the Politics of Nuclear Arms Control
FOREIGN POLICY - APLN member C. Raja Mohan argues that to construct a new balance of power in Asia, Washington needs a better approach to nuclear arms.