The Pulse
Timely and incisive analysis on new policy debates and developments in the Asia Pacific.
Security Assurances amid Russia's Nuclear Threats
Has Russia’s war on Ukraine shattered the security assurances provided to non-nuclear weapons states? Four experts weigh in.
The 10th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: Views from the Asia-Pacific
Prominent APLN members from Australia, Mongolia, and Japan share their hopes and fears for this year’s NPT RevCon.
Expectations for the TPNW
Six experts from Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan share their expectations and concerns for the TPNW.
International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
We celebrate International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament by asking what can be done to promote opportunities for women in security.
North Korea's Recent Missile Tests and Activity at Nuclear Test Site
Chung-in Moon, Gabriela Bernal, Markus Garlauskas, and Na Young Lee share their analysis on the implications of North Korea’s recent activities.
54th Anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty
Four experts on space policy to give their views on the challenges the Outer Space Treaty is facing, and how they should be resolved.
North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Test
Jessica Lee, Kim Won-soo, Jeongmin Kim, and Masakatsu Ota weigh in on the DPRK's recent hypersonic missile test launch and make recommendations for policy responses from relevant actors.
Implications of the AUKUS Deal
Senior APLN network members and experts assess the new US-Australia-UK deal offering a diversity of perspectives from across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
Responding to North Korea's Reopening of the Yongbyon Reactor
Professor Chung-in Moon, Professor Bong-Geun Jun, Ms. Jinkyung Baek, and Dr. Naoko Aoki comment on DPRK reopening the Yongbyon reactor.
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Dr Kate Dewes, Professor Davianna Pomaika'i McGregor, Rhea Moss-Christian and Alimzhan Akhmetov discuss the dangers of nuclear testing and the significance of this day.