Nuclear Disarmament

Taming Asia’s Nuclear Jungle: Lessons from the Cold War?
John Tilemann emphasises the urgent need for political leadership and intellectual resources to address nuclear threats.

Australia Must Lobby US for ‘No First Use’ of Nuclear Weapons
The Guardian interviewed Gareth Evans, former APLN Chair, and featured an open letter from Australian members of APLN to Prime Minister Albanese.

Open Letter from Australian Members of APLN to the Australian Prime Minister
15 senior Australian figures in APLN endorse an open letter urging Prime Minister Albanese to address the rising nuclear threats in the region.

Shoring Up the Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament Regime Is Imperative
Trevor Findlay highlights the challenges to global nuclear disarmament and emphasizes the need for international cooperation.

Understanding the Value of ‘Inadmissibility’
Manpreet Sethi argues that consensus-based statements offer an opportunity to hold nations to the highest standards of nuclear behaviour and action.

Time to Hold Nuclear States to Their Promise
ASPI - APLN member Marianne Hanson co-wrote an article with Margaret Beavis, emphasizing the importance of disarmament and trust-building in the context of global security.

Emerging Nuclear Risks: Confrontation and Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
Asialink - On 16 October, APLN Senior Associate Fellow John Carlson discussed how the advent of major nuclear powers in the Indo-Pacific has created a more complex global nuclear threat dynamic.

Helen Clark Joins the Elders
THE ELDERS - The Elders today welcomed APLN member Helen Clark (former New Zealand Prime Minister and UNDP leader) as the newest member of their group.

Indonesia and AUKUS: Steady Pragmatism at Work
Natalie Sambhi discusses the evolving relationship between Indonesia and AUKUS, two years after its launch.

Nuclear Risks in the Indo-Pacific
Asialink - On September 6, APLN member Gareth Evans spoke about the current standing of Australian nuclear diplomacy and the nuclear environment in the Indo-Pacific.