China
Preparations for Nuclear War-Fighting and the Demise of Arms Control
Sverre Lodgaard argues that US and Russian war-fighting preparations include nuclear as well as conventional means, and China might be moving in the same direction.
Sela Tunnel: India’s Border Infrastructure Push Makes Progress
THE DIPLOMAT - Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan points out that with tensions persisting on the Sino-Indian border, Delhi’s efforts to bolster its infrastructure in critical areas continues.
Vietnam's Delicate Great-Power Balancing Act
GLOBAL ASIA - APLN member Rajaram Panda argues that Vietnam faces a complex balancing act as it improves ties with Washington but seeks not to irreparably alienate Beijing.
COC in South China Sea Should Be Concluded Soon
BERNAMA - APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa emphasised the significance of ASEAN consolidating and bolstering its efforts to attain the coveted Code of Conduct (CoC).
Taking the Initiative: A Dialogue with Kim Won-Soo
CHINA DAILY - APLN member Kim Won-soo was interviewed by China Daily, where he commented on the three global initiatives proposed by China.
What Should Be Done? Practical Policies to Prevent Nuclear Catastrophe
Van Jackson determines that Northeast Asia is a site of "nuclear precarity" and offers practical policy recommendations for avoiding nuclear escalation.
What Should Be Done? Practical Policies to Prevent Nuclear Catastrophe
Van Jackson determines that Northeast Asia is a site of "nuclear precarity" and offers practical policy recommendations for avoiding nuclear escalation.
The Limits of India-US Strategic Partnership
THE TRIBUNE - APLN member Shyam Saran analysed the unusual remarks made by India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, which openly solicit US support to assist India.
US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia
VIVEKANANDA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION - APLN member Rajaram Panda analysed China’s relationship with the smaller nations in Southeast Asia.
Nuclear Strategy of the DPRK: Doctrine Evolution and Future Prospects
Anastasia Barannikova analyses the DPRK’s hybrid nuclear weapons strategy and argues that its impressive progress was the result of clear strategic planning and a vision of the role of nuclear ...