The Israel-Iran War and the Crisis of the Nonproliferation Regime: Views from the Asia-Pacific
Experts from the Asia-Pacific share their views and concerns about the 2025 Israel-Iran war, particularly its consequences on Iran's nuclear programme and the 2026 NPT Review Conference.
Analysis
Why South Korea’s Business Giants Must Say No to the Bomb
Eunjung Lim argues that South Korea’s business leaders must take a stand against nuclear weapons to safeguard the country’s economic future and export credibility.
Analysis
From Tactical To Strategic: The DPRK-Russia Military Cooperation
Fei Su makes an assessment of the deepening DPRK-Russia strategic cooperation and its long-term implications for DPRK's military posture.
Analysis
Sri Lanka Needs a ‘Comprehensive National Maritime Security Strategy,’ Urgently
Roshan Kulatunga evaluates Sri Lanka's current and emerging maritime security environment and calls for urgently developing a national maritime security strategy.
Analysis
Civil-Military Relations: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Natalie Sambhi argues that civil-military relations in the Indo-Pacific are increasingly strained as militaries expand beyond traditional security roles. She emphasises the need for strong civilian ...
Projects
The Good Neighbour: As Aid Cuts Abound, Australia Steps Forward
Melissa Conley Tyler, Tom Barber and Grant Wyeth argue that Australia’s continued commitment to foreign aid - despite global trends of budget cuts - reflects a strategic, bipartisan consensus that ...
Analysis
Reflections on the 2025 NPT PrepCom
We invited four experts to examine the implications of this outcome: what drove the deadlock, whether the treaty is now at greater risk, and what urgent actions could restore momentum ahead of the ...
Member Activities
Israel’s Airstrikes on Iran May Fuel Global Geopolitical Instability
MONEYCONTROL - APLN member C Uday Bhaskar argued that Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites risk severe regional escalation and have disrupted ongoing US-Iran nuclear diplomacy.
Breaking Down Fact and Fiction in the India-Pakistan Conflict
TAIWANPLUS NEWS - APLN Senior Research Adviser Frank O’Donnell spoke about the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis, and broke down the long-term implications for Taiwan and the world.
Korea Can Solve the US Troop Dilemma by Taking On a Bigger Role in Peace
HANKYOREH - APLN member Cheong Wook-sik argued that South Korea should pursue a bigger role by fostering regional dialogue based on shared fears to reduce hostility and promote peace.
Ishiba’s Visits To Vietnam And Philippines Aim To Check China
EURASIA REVIEW - APLN member Rajaram Panda wrote on Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s visit to Vietnam and the Philippines, noting that Japan is actively diversifying its security partnerships.