Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Policy
Global treaty regimes underpin international peace and security. APLN analyses developments and offers recommendations to sustain or improve them.
A Glimmer of Hope for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Michiru Nishida explores the successes and challenges of the recent NPT PrepCom, questioning whether the efforts and will of States Parties amidst a challenging international geopolitical situation ...
The South Korean Anti-Nuclear Weapons Movement Must Find Its Voice
Joel Petersson Ivre argues that a South Korean anti-nuclear weapons movement is needed to counter calls for nuclear armament.
Hiroshima’s Commitment to Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders for a Nuclear-Free ...
Hidehiko Yuzaki emphasizes the importance of cultivating the next generation of leaders dedicated to nuclear disarmament and international peace through various educational programs, given the aging ...
Australia’s Role in the Evolving Nuclear Arms Control Landscape
Cathy Moloney argues that, despite the TPNW's progress, the reluctance of nuclear-weapon states to engage in meaningful arms control talks requires proactive measures from non-nuclear weapon states, ...
Can the 2024 Preparatory Committee Meeting Save the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Marianne Hanson highlights the challenges facing the second PrepCom for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, noting increased tensions between nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, stalled disarmament ...
Why South Korea Should Embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Melissa Parke highlights the significance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in advancing global nuclear disarmament, urging South Korea to reconsider its position and ...
The Political Reckoning in a Post-Nuclear Use Landscape
Rabia Akhtar provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted challenges posed by nuclear weapons in Northeast Asia and offers valuable insights for crafting a more secure global environment.
We Must Act to Reduce Risk of Nuclear War
John Carlson argues that immediate action towards nuclear disarmament is crucial to prevent catastrophic consequences and uphold international law.
Navigating Nuclear Legacies, Climate Change, and Geopolitics in the Pacific Islands
Tanvi Kulkarni and Elaine Natalie highlight the Pacific Islands' struggle with existential threats from nuclear tests, climate change, and geopolitical tensions.
Strengthening a Nuclear-Free Pacific Region
Vijay Naidu argues that the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty is under threat from the US-China geostrategic competition.