NPT
Nuclear Stability in the 21st Century
ARI - APLN member Rakesh Sood argues that a doctrinal shift toward no-first-use and the implementation of technical measures for de-alerting can go a long way in mitigating growing nuclear risks.
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.
15th International Day against Nuclear Tests
APLN observes the 15th year of the International Day against Nuclear Tests by asking experts whether new nuclear weapon tests remain an actual possibility in the current strategic environment.
A Glimmer of Hope for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Michiru Nishida explores the successes and challenges of the recent NPT PrepCom, questioning whether the efforts and will of States Parties amidst a challenging international geopolitical situation ...
‘Hiroshima Watch’ Created to Monitor Nuclear Disarmament
ARAB NEWS - APLN members Hidehiko Yuzaki, Fujiwara Kiichi, and Gareth Evans spoke of the escalating tensions that could lead to a nuclear disaster.
Can the 2024 Preparatory Committee Meeting Save the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Marianne Hanson highlights the challenges facing the second PrepCom for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, noting increased tensions between nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, stalled disarmament ...
Doomsday Clock And The 90 Seconds To Nuclear Or Climate Armageddon
STRATNEWS GLOBAL - APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi discussed the "Doomsday Clock", an indicator of the world’s vulnerability to global catastrophes caused by man-made technologies.
Why South Korea Should Embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Melissa Parke highlights the significance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in advancing global nuclear disarmament, urging South Korea to reconsider its position and ...
South Korea Eyes Nuclear Arms as North Allies With Russia
DEUTSCHE WELLE - APLN member Eunjung Lim was quoted in Deutsche Welle, discussing the debate over nuclear weapons acquisition in South Korea.
You Can’t Have It Both Ways
KOREA JOONGANG DAILY - APLN member Jun Bong-geun argued that the case for South Korea’s nuclear armament overestimates uncertain benefits while underestimating tangible costs and disadvantages.