The Korea Times Column
APLN publishes the APLN-Korea Times column in cooperation with the oldest daily English newspaper in Korea, featuring analysis by APLN network members and experts.
Cooperative Threat Reduction in North Korea
Dr. Jina Kim argues how a long-term cooperative threat reduction and nonproliferation assistance strategy can be implemented with North Korea.
Debating Nuclear Disarmament at U.N. First Committee
APLN Board Member Angela Woodward discusses the outcomes of the U.N. General Assembly First Committee meeting.
No Time to Waste for Denuclearization and Peace-building Negotiations with North Korea
Dr. Jun Bong-geun urges the U.S. and ROK to rapidly restart the denuclearization and peace-building process with the DPRK.
AUKUS as a Catalyst for More Strategy for Japan
Dr. Nobumasa Akiyama argues that AUKUS is a catalyst for Japan to broaden regional security strategies to include measures to prevent an arms race.
Addressing Asia's Nuclear Dangers
As nuclear dangers rise in the Asia-Pacific, states engaged in a frenzied rush to acquire more capable weapons should instead be prioritizing dialogue.
Afghan Withdrawal: Disaster or Blessing in Disguise
Dr. Han argues that US withdrawal from Afghanistan should not be a cause for concern among US allies, but rather an opportunity for the US to refocus its attention on its other alliance commitments.
Missile Controls in East Asia
Tanya Ogilvie-White and Tanvi Kulkarni argue for a robust, collaborative security-building approach to constrain the burgeoning missile race.
Need for Nuclear-Weapon-Free Northeast Asia
Dr. Jargalsaikhan discusses the possibility of a Northeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone through the "3+3 formula" and Mongolia's potential leading role.
NPT's Midlife Crisis
APLN member Rakesh Sood shares a candid evaluation of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) since it entered into force 50 years ago.
Youth and Disarmament: Together for a Better Future
South Korea's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Cho Hyun, calls on the next generation to take part in disarmament discussions.