Cold War 2.0
Controversy Over "Three Noes" on THAAD and National Interest
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in discusses the ongoing dispute between China and South Korea over THAAD deployment and clarifies the South Korean position on this issue.
Russia-China Relations: Deepening Cooperation and Avoiding An Alliance
Dr. Igor Istomin examines the extension of a recent treaty and Russian and Chinese incentives to deepen their their cooperation.
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.
Implications of Russia's Recent Long-Range Cruise Missile Test
APLN members and other experts provide their perspectives on the technical aspects, motivation, and political implications of the Russian missile launch.
UK Abdicates its Global Responsibility in Nuclear Weapons Surge
Gareth Evans responds to the UK's announcement to increase its nuclear warheads, arguing that it is an abdication of the UK's global responsibility.
Lessons from Pandemic-Nuclear Weapons Nexus for Survival in 2021
Peter Hayes discusses better ways to prepare for the uncertain futures created by the COVID-19 pandemic as opposed to relying on primitive nuclear weapons.
Nagasaki’s Voice: 75 years’ Experience
Dr Masao Tomonaga argues that -- as a Hibakusha, a medical professional, and as a citizen of Nagasaki -- more must be done to rid the world of these weapons.
The Collapse of the US-Russia INF Treaty Makes Arms Control a Global Priority
THE CONVERSATION - The INF Treaty took seven years to negotiate, contributed to the end of the Cold War, and ushered in three decades of strategic stability.
Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missiles Should be Banned
Andrew C. Weber reminds the world leaders of the threat of nuclear-armed cruise missiles and urges intergovernmental, UN, and non-governmental actors to take appropriate measures.
Rethinking Nuclear Disarmament in Asia-Pacific
70 years after Hiroshima, and with the Cold War over, the Asia-Pacific has evolved into the global epicentre of nuclear threats arising from a chain of perceived existential security threats.