Policy Briefs
![(NU-NEA) Potential Implications of the War in Ukraine for Northeast Asia](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Davis-graphic.jpg)
(NU-NEA) Potential Implications of the War in Ukraine for Northeast Asia
Paul Davis argues that the Ukraine war has made the range of nuclear-use cases in Northeast Asia even more plausible.
![(NU-NEA) Russia's Nuclear Signaling in Ukraine and China's Nuclear Policy](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Xi-and-Putin-pic.png)
(NU-NEA) Russia's Nuclear Signaling in Ukraine and China's Nuclear Policy
Tong Zhao argues that China may look at the war in Ukraine and internalize lessons that add further ambiguity and uncertainty.
![(NU-NEA) Birds of a Feather: Thoughts on Pyongyang's Lessons from the War in Ukraine](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Banner-image-KHU-Putin-Sword-.jpg)
(NU-NEA) Birds of a Feather: Thoughts on Pyongyang's Lessons from the War in Ukraine
Professor Alexandre Y. Mansourov discusses the lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict by DPRK leadership.
![Small Modular Reactors: Addressing Security and Safeguards Challenges](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PB-86-front-image.png)
Small Modular Reactors: Addressing Security and Safeguards Challenges
A new policy brief by Andhika Yudha Prawira assesses the unique security and safeguards challenges of small modular reactors (SMRs).
![AUKUS and Risks of Submarine Proliferation: A preliminary assessment](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/the-south-korean-navy-submarine-nae-dyong-is-underway-during-rim-of-the-pacific-0b810f.jpeg)
AUKUS and Risks of Submarine Proliferation: A preliminary assessment
Collin Koh, Research Fellow at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, argues that AUKUS isn't responsible for ...
![The Gamble of AUKUS: Eroding the Rules of Nuclear Non-Proliferation?](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/8318539122_3499cf4f2c_o.jpeg)
The Gamble of AUKUS: Eroding the Rules of Nuclear Non-Proliferation?
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States must ensure that their AUKUS nuclear-powered subs pact will conform to non-proliferation.
![Technological Determinism and Challenges to Deterrence in Southern Asia](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PB-83-thumb.png)
Technological Determinism and Challenges to Deterrence in Southern Asia
Rabia Akhtar argues that India and Pakistan must initiate a bilateral dialogue to minimise instability and strengthen mutual deterrence.
![Contemporary Nuclear Dynamics in Southern Asia: Many Challenges, Few Possibilities](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PB-82-thumb.png)
Contemporary Nuclear Dynamics in Southern Asia: Many Challenges, Few Possibilities
Dr Manpreet Sethi explores the nuclear chain dynamic in Southern Asia and explains how to strengthen strategic stability.
![The Russia-Ukraine War and North Korea: South Korean and Allied Responses](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jina-Kim-PB-cover-image.png)
The Russia-Ukraine War and North Korea: South Korean and Allied Responses
Professor Jina Kim critically reviews established narratives on the influence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the DPRK.
![Revisiting Reprocessing in South Korea](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PB-80-thumbnail.png)
Revisiting Reprocessing in South Korea
Joel Petersson Ivre, policy fellow at APLN, offers recommendations to the incoming South Korean government on nuclear policy.