Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Nuclear Nexus in 2024
Shatabhisha Shetty highlights the growing nuclear risks in 2024 amidst global geopolitical volatility, emphasizing the crucial role of organizations and middle-power countries in fostering inclusive ...

Malcolm Turnbull in Conversation With Helen Clark
On December 11, APLN member Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, hosted a conversation with 29th Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull.

The Blue Pacific’s Organically Progressive Strategic Culture
SECURITY CONTEXT - APLN member Van Jackson wrote about the "organically progressive strategic culture" in the Pacific region.

Umbrella States in the Asia-Pacific: Deterrence Perspectives
On December 6 and 7, SIPRI and SNU hosted a joint workshop on Umbrella States in the Asia-Pacific: Deterrence Perspectives. APLN members and staff gave presentations at the workshop.

Indonesia Ratifies Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. Australia Should Too.
THE INTERPRETER - APLN member Marianne Hanson argued that Indonesia’s ratification of the TPNW highlights the need for Australia to follow suit and support the treaty.

Crisis Avoidance: Preventing Dangerous Maritime Incidents and Unintended Escalation in ...
An APLN-VERTIC feasibility study report summarising the findings of the joint project and discussing confidence and security building options for the future.

Crisis Avoidance: Preventing Dangerous Maritime Incidents and Unintended Escalation in ...
An APLN-VERTIC feasibility study report summarising the findings of the joint project and discussing confidence and security building options for the future.

Kishore Mahbubani on Kissinger’s Death
BLOOMBERG - APLN member Kishore Mahbubani, former Singaporean Ambassador to the United Nations, spoke with Bloomberg about Henry Kissinger’s death and his contribution to policy in Asia.

Charting a Roadmap for Multiparty Confidence and Security-Building Measures, Risk ...
PACIFIC FORUM - APLN member and staff Nobumasa Akiyama, Mely Caballero-Anthony, Michiru Nishida, and Karla Mae G. Pabeliña contributed to the Pacific Forum's special edition

Reducing Nuclear Risks: Envisioning a Regional Strategy
ASIALINK - On November 6, APLN member Marianne Hanson joined Prof. Andrew O'Neil and Dr. Benjamin Zala in a webinar moderated by Graeme Dobell.