Asia-Pacific

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?
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States must ensure that their AUKUS nuclear-powered subs pact will conform to non-proliferation.

Brussels Korea Forum 2022
On September 29, APLN members Kang Kyung-wha and Lee Sang-hyun will participate in the 2022 Brussels Korea Forum to discuss Korea-Europe security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Globally.

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.

Kiribati Opposition’s Call to Australia After Shock Pacific Forum Withdrawal
SBS NEWS - APLN member Tessie Lambourne, member of the Kiribati House of Assembly, commented on the decision by the Kiribati president to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum.

APLN Joint Project on Nuclear Weapon Use Risk Reduction
APLN's extensive research project on nuclear use cases in Northeast Asia in collaboration with the Nautilus Institute, RECNA, and the PSNA.

America’s Strategy: Unite to Divide
CHINA-US FOCUS - APLN member Fan Jishe wrote about the Biden administration's strategy.

Ukraine War a Reminder to Asia to Move Past Its Old Rivalries and Insecurities
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST - APLN member C. Uday Bhaskar outlines two broad lessons for Asia arguing that Ukraine war should be a reminder to Asia to move past its old rivalries and insecurities.

Redesigning Security Architecture in a Post-invasion World
Commentary on the need for constructing a security architecture in Northeast Asia in this new era of ideological competition and great power confrontation.

Australian Anxiety over the Solomon Islands’ Security Deal with China
Dr. Jade Guan explores the Australian perspectives over the Solomon Islands’ security deal with China and proposes steps for the Australian government.