NPT
The Legality of Nuclear Weapons
John Carlson discusses the legal aspects of nuclear weapons, focusing on the 1996 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.
NPT-TPNW Standoff: Who Can Break This Gridlock?
Nobuyasu Abe, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, calls for honest and urgent efforts to bridge the gap between the two camps, for preventing nuclear proliferation and ...
Three Comments on Ukraine and Nuclear Risks
Ramesh Thakur writes on how the war in Ukraine presents serious challenges to non-proliferation and disarmament.
Making Ban on Nuclear Weapon Tests Permanent
APLN Senior Associate Fellow John Carlson argues that U.S. ratification of the CTBT is the key to lead others to ratify the treaty and bring it into force.
The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Constraints and Possibilities in August 2022
Marianne Hanson reviews key developments that will affect the 10th NPT RevCon and proposes steps that can be taken to minimize risks.
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.
Disparity, Escalation Key Issues for NPT Review
THE TRIBUNE - APLN member Manpreet Sethi explains why India should echo the P5 statement to its advantage.
APLN Chair Responds to the Joint P5 Statement on Preventing Nuclear War and Avoiding Arms ...
APLN Chair Dr. Marty Natalegawa welcomes the joint P5 statement on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms races.
Walking Away From NPT: Be Careful What You Wish For
APLN Executive Director Shata Shetty urges the NWS to make concrete and substantive progress on nuclear disarmament to help restore legitimacy, confidence, and trust in the NPT.
The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Constraints and Possibilities in August 2022
Marianne Hanson reviews key developments that will affect the 10th NPT RevCon and proposes steps that can be taken to minimize risks and prevent unwanted outcomes.