Asia-Pacific

Northeast Asia Regional Meeting 2017
In this regional meeting: NK Nuclear Issues; The effectiveness of the NPT; East Asia and the nuclear umbrella; Regional and global non-proliferation initiatives; Denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.

The Asia-Pacific Nuclear Governance Architecture Part I
In this two-part study, Trevor Findlay explores the need for peaceful uses of nuclear energy in the Asia-Pacific. In Pt. I: growing demand for nuclear-generated electricity in the region by year 2030.

Strong Anti-Nuclear Weapons Advocacy by Asia-Pacific Leaders
Serious threats persist from the use or misuse of weapons – whether by design, accident or system malfunction – and whether by nuclear-armed states and terrorist actors.

Nuclear-Free New Zealand Turns 30
The 1987 nuclear-free act was a milestone in New Zealand’s development as a nation.

Asia Presents the Biggest Challenge to Global Nuclear Orders
Of all the continents, Asia presents the most complex and the most urgent challenges to the uneasy nuclear peace that has prevailed since 1945.

New Members Strategy Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Regional governments have to acknowledge WMD threats posed by North Korea as well as be concerned with the deteriorating human rights situation in the DPRK, argues the Hon. Michael Kirby.

New Members Strategy Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Regional governments have to acknowledge WMD threats posed by North Korea and well as be concerned with the deteriorating human rights situation in the DPRK, argues the Hon. Michael Kirby.

Asia-Pacific Strategic Nuclear Policy Dialogues 2: Asia’s Four Nuclear-Armed States
'Denuclearization first' has failed. Instead, the Asia Pacific will need to develop new nuclear policy dialogue where it is almost non-existent. A two-part review by David Santoro.

Worse Than Expected, Please Do Not Ratify
Experts urge the Parliaments of Japan and India to consider carefully the dangers of ratifying a flawed treaty.

Strengthening Nuclear Security - Practical Steps for Asia Pacific Countries
The biennial Nuclear Security Summits have proven to be quite successful, but now that they have concluded, international collaboration in ensuring best practice for nuclear security must continue.