Nuclear Security
![Bringing the UN Disarmament Machinery Back to Life](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/un-4984799_1280.jpg)
Bringing the UN Disarmament Machinery Back to Life
John Page examines the deadlocked Conference on Disarmament (CD) and explores alternative disarmament agreements.
![Improving Nuclear Security Governance in the Asia-Pacific](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/USFK_-_United_States_Forces_Korea_image_archive_-_Barack_Obama.jpg)
Improving Nuclear Security Governance in the Asia-Pacific
John Carlson discusses the shortcomings of current international nuclear security arrangements and provides recommendations on what needs to be done.
![Why Nuclear Weapons Must Be Eliminated](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/26382368654_56eb20709c_k.jpg)
Why Nuclear Weapons Must Be Eliminated
Gareth Evans discusses the humanitarian, strategic, and financial arguments against nuclear weapons.
![Nuclear Weapons: The Opportunity Costs](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nuclearthreat-edit.jpg)
Nuclear Weapons: The Opportunity Costs
John Page and Ramesh Thakur argue that the economic cost of nuclear weapons far exceeds its claimed benefits.
![Asia Pacific Leaders Deplore Loss of Political Will on Disarmament](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/STATEMENTS-1.jpg)
Asia Pacific Leaders Deplore Loss of Political Will on Disarmament
"The nuclear-armed states – led by the U.S. and Russia, who between them possess 95 per cent of the world‟s nuclear weapons – must get serious about their disarmament commitments."
![Statement on Nuclear Security](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/STATEMENTS-1.jpg)
Statement on Nuclear Security
The international interest for national activities to be managed effectively is indisputable. This is just as true for nuclear security as it is for nuclear safety.
![Media Release - Asia Pacific Leaders Call for Nuclear Disarmament](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/STATEMENTS-1.jpg)
Media Release - Asia Pacific Leaders Call for Nuclear Disarmament
Over thirty leaders from fourteen Asia Pacific countries have signed a joint statement strongly supporting a nuclear weapons free world, and calling on policymakers to “get serious."