Missile Defense
No Time to Waste for Denuclearization and Peace-building Negotiations with North Korea
Dr. Jun Bong-geun urges the U.S. and ROK to rapidly restart the denuclearization and peace-building process with the DPRK.
China's hypersonic weapon test no cause for panic, experts say
SPACE - 'Either way, this does not change the nuclear balance of terror between Beijing and Washington.'
Researchers analyze consequences of China space weapon test
PHYS - Experts in the military uses of outer space have urged further international dialog following flight tests of a new Chinese hypersonic missile system.
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[WMD] Trilateral Strategic Confidence Building Measures in Southern Asia
Special report by Brig. (Ret.) Feroz Khan assesses current relations and escalation risks and proposes measures to stabilise tensions and improve peace and security in Southern Asia.
Uniting South Korea is Key
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo expands on his initial thoughts on DPRK's Hypersonic Missile Tests and highlights the need for a bipartisan consensus in ROK moving forward.
North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Test
Jessica Lee, Kim Won-soo, Jeongmin Kim, and Masakatsu Ota weigh in on the DPRK's recent hypersonic missile test launch and make recommendations for policy responses from relevant actors.
Watch Now—China’s New Nuclear Silo Fields: Negotiating Card or Arms Race Catalyst
THE BULLETIN - APLN board member Tong Zhao featured in a virtual program by the Bulletin on the topic, “China’s new nuclear silo fields: Negotiating card or arms race catalyst.”
China launches twin satellites capable of creating 3D maps in space
INDIA TODAY - The Long March 4B lifted off from the Taiyuan launch centre to deploy the twin satellites in the near-polar orbit around 500 kilometres above the planet.
Getting China on Board With Hypersonic Controls
Chris Gowe recognizes the barriers to Chinese engagement and advocates for an informal dialogue-based approach that builds towards a multi-domain trilateral framework in the long term.
China’s New Silos: Nuclear Arms Control More Urgent Than Ever
THE INTERPRETER - APLN Chair Gareth Evans discusses China's new silos and urges policy makers to prioritize risk reduction.