Japan
Geopolitical Landscape in 2025
ARIRANG NEWS - APLN member Eunjung Lim discussed what South Korea can do to weather the diplomatic challenges it is expected to face amid its political unrest in the new year.
Trump 2.0 Presidency: Implications for the Asia-Pacific
Six senior experts from the Asia-Pacific touch on what a second Trump Presidency in the United States would mean for the region.
Regional Perspectives on Nuclear Armament in South Korea
The Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN) organised a roundtable with experts to discuss regional views of the South Korean nuclear armament debate.
Where Is America Heading With the Election?
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo argued that US allies need to think together about how to hedge the long-term risks arising from structural factors associated with a retreating America.
APLN Chair's Statement on the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Japan Confederation ...
APLN Chair Dr Marty Natalegawa greets the Nihon Hidankyo organisation on being awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
Urgent Tasks for Nuclear Disarmament
Abe Nobuyasu reflects on the progress and challenges in nuclear disarmament since the first UN resolution in 1946, and the urgency of extending New START.
‘Quad’ Cements Ties With Coast Guard Patrols Amid China Concerns
THE JAPAN TIMES - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argued that joint patrols are important as they reflect a shift within the Quad toward greater cooperation.
Quad Leaders Face Pivotal Chance to Renew Relevance Beyond a GINO
THE STRATEGIST - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan co-writes a commentary with Justin Bassi on the upcoming Quad leaders meeting.
Fukushima “Waste Water” Controversy: The Accident Is Not Over Yet
Tatsujiro Suzuki argues that the Japanese government and TEPCO should establish an independent organization to oversee the entire decommissioning process, explore alternative approaches to managing ...
Enhancing the Shield and the Spear: Understanding Recent Developments in the Japan-US ...
Hirohito Ogi argues that recent efforts to modernize the Japan-US alliance reflect both countries' commitment to adapting to evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, while maintaining the ...