TPNW

War in Ukraine: Lesson on Why the World Should Ban Nuclear Arms
Kasit Piromya writes on the war in Ukraine and lessons on why the world must ban nuclear weapons, in light of the TPNW first meeting of the states parties.
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[CHN] Would a Nuclear Sharing Agreement With the United States Make Japan More Secure?
GRANDVIEW INSTITUTION - APLN member Hu Yumin argues that a nuclear sharing agreement would not make Japan more secure, and a NATO-like organisation is not applicable to the Asia-Pacific.

Expectations for the TPNW
Six experts from Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan share their expectations and concerns for the TPNW.

TPNW in a Challenging Security Environment
John Carlson writes on the urgent need for practical steps towards reducing nuclear risks, reducing nuclear weapon numbers, and building confidence.

Grappling with the TPNW: Options for Japan
How can Japan can support the TPNW and close the gap between the Japanese public support of the treaty and political action?

The Limited Nuclear War Hidden Behind the Long Peace
Robert Jacobs highlights the impact that the thousands of nuclear weapons tests had on populations living in the vicinity of testing sites.

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 ...

The Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty: Future prospects
Dr. Kennedy Graham offers a commentary on the future prospects of the TPNW ahead of the First Meeting of the States Parties.

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.