Cold War 2.0

Korean Peninsula Nuclear Issue: Challenges and Prospects
Dr Barannikova questions the viability of existing approaches to DPRK and the feasibility of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Not a Big Deal
THE TRIBUNE - APLN member Shyam Saran views the P5 statement from a different perspective, questioning its credibility and addressing why it is difficult to feel reassured by it.

Communicating Peace
Philip Chennery argues that the climate crisis demonstrates the willingness of states to establish cooperation internationally, therefore this could be applied to nuclear disarmament.

The Ethical Dilemma of Nuclear Weapons
Miriam Astrid Rieback argues that concern for nuclear weapons is justified, however states often play by different rules depending on their ranking comparatively to other states.

A Looming Strategic Arms Race in the Asia-Pacific Region: From a Chinese Perspective
Dr Luo Xi assesses nuclear competition, arms control and future relations between the United States, Russia and China strategic triangle.
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[WMD] A Looming Strategic Arms Race in the Asia-Pacific Region: From a Chinese Perspective
Dr. Luo Xi assesses nuclear competition, arms control and future relations between the United States, Russia and China strategic triangle.

The Four Shadows Cast by AUKUS
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon argues that while AUKUS is a huge boon for the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy, it creates four big concerns for the US alliance system and regional security.

A 'Taiwan' Flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific
THE HINDU - APLN Member Shyam Saran contributed his analysis of the recent escalation of Chinese military activity around Taiwan.
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[CTR Plus] Comparing the Russian CTR Experience with North Korean Challenges
Dr. Siegfried Hecker discusses how lessons learnt from the Russian Cooperative Threat Reduction experience can be applied to North Korea.

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.