APLN Quarterly Nuclear Memo (July - September 2026)
APLN's Quarterly Nuclear Memo tracks, analyses and summarises nuclear developments shaping the Asia-Pacific security environment between July-September 2026.
Projects
Nuclear-Powered Vessels and Environmental Risks: Closing the Regional Nuclear Emergency ...
Julius Cesar Tranjano assesses whether existing ASEAN mechanisms are equipped to respond to a maritime nuclear or radiological emergency.
Projects
Navigating Quantum Technologies for Undersea Nuclear Risk Reduction: Principles and ...
Ariel Phuphaphantakarn examines how emerging quantum technologies could affect submarine capabilities and what this could mean for nuclear deterrence and escalation risks.
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China’s SSBN Fleet and Unintended Escalation Risks in the Asia-Pacific Underwater-Nuclear ...
Joel Petersson Ivre examines China’s approach to the command and control of its sea-based nuclear forces and the risks that could emerge.
Projects
“The Haves,” US and Chinese SSNs in the Asia-Pacific
Dongkeun Lee examines the evolving roles and capabilities of US and Chinese SSNs and assesses how their development could affect the future undersea balance in the Asia-Pacific.
Analysis
Trump-Xi Summit Diplomacy
Leading experts analyse the Trump-Xi summit in September 2026 and weigh in on whether the two leaders can transform high-level dialogue into a constructive relationship.
Analysis
The CTBT at 30: An Interview with CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd
CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd joins APLN on the 30th anniversary of the CTBT to discuss the treaty's practical role and enduring global impact.
Member Activities
Nuclear Weapons Law Online Course Available Now
The online course on the diverse elements of laws governing armed conflict and the use of nuclear weapons is now available, featuring APLN members Gareth Evans and Peter Hayes as expert lecturers.
Ok, Doomer! podcast: Avoiding accidental armageddon
ELN - APLN Senior Policy Fellow Joel Petersson-Ivre was featured in the Ok, Doomer! podcast, where he discussed how nuclear fail-safe reviews can reduce the risk of nuclear use.
Does the US deserve allies’ trust?
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon called for greater US credibility through preventive diplomacy and confidence-building measures.
China’s New Nuclear Game: How India Should Play It
INDIA'S WORLD - APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi examined how the shift in Beijing’s deterrence strategy is steadily reshaping the regional landscape.