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North Korea’s Nuclear Use Doctrine
Salma Shaheen breaks down North Korea's new nuclear weapons use law and shows how the law dangerously escalates tensions.
Is South Korea Considering Nuclear Weapons?
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argues that nuclear weapons are gaining greater importance in the national security thinking of many states in the Indo-Pacific.
Security Cooperation Between South Korea and Japan Needs Strong Leadership
Eunjung Lim says that South Korea and Japan share a common goal of better security cooperation and must overcome mutual suspicions and animosity.
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[Interview] Yoon’s Pursuit of Strong Security Mustn’t Cost Public’s Peace of Mind
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in, a noted expert in the field of international relations and peace affairs, shares his thoughts on where we’re headed in 2023 in an interview.
Decoding Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy
THE KOREA TIMES - APLN member Kim Won-soo writes on South Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy and argues that without the right strategy, a peaceful and nuclear-free peninsula would not be feasible.
Japan’s New Strategic Direction
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan writes on Japan’s new national security documents and Tokyo’s new strategic orientations.
Security in the Asia-Pacific
CHINA-US FOCUS - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in argues that it is important to revalue the traditional Asia-Pacific concept for inclusiveness, cooperation and stability.
(NU-NEA) Implications of the Ukraine War for ROK Security
Cheon Myeongguk explores the possible implications of the Ukraine conflict on the ROK attitudes regarding nuclear weapons.
(NU-NEA) Implications of the Ukraine War for ROK Security
Cheon Myeongguk explores the possible implications of the Ukraine conflict on the ROK attitudes regarding nuclear weapons.
Comparing North Korea’s Nuclear Forces Policy Laws
Jun Bong-geun argues that North Korea is, illegitimately, sending the world a message that its nuclear arsenal is a "fait accompli."