Nuclear Disarmament

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.

Australia Must Lobby US for ‘No First Use’ of Nuclear Weapons
The Guardian interviewed Gareth Evans, former APLN Chair, and featured an open letter from Australian members of APLN to Prime Minister Albanese.

Open Letter from Australian Members of APLN to the Australian Prime Minister
15 senior Australian figures in APLN endorse an open letter urging Prime Minister Albanese to address the rising nuclear threats in the region.

Time to Hold Nuclear States to Their Promise
ASPI - APLN member Marianne Hanson co-wrote an article with Margaret Beavis, emphasizing the importance of disarmament and trust-building in the context of global security.

Emerging Nuclear Risks: Confrontation and Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
Asialink - On 16 October, APLN Senior Associate Fellow John Carlson discussed how the advent of major nuclear powers in the Indo-Pacific has created a more complex global nuclear threat dynamic.

Helen Clark Joins the Elders
THE ELDERS - The Elders today welcomed APLN member Helen Clark (former New Zealand Prime Minister and UNDP leader) as the newest member of their group.

Nuclear Risks in the Indo-Pacific
Asialink - On September 6, APLN member Gareth Evans spoke about the current standing of Australian nuclear diplomacy and the nuclear environment in the Indo-Pacific.

Powerful Nuclear Norms Trump Tinkering With Treaties
THE STRATEGIST - APLN member Ramesh Thakur argues that the normative power of the CTBT is being undermined by supporters who emphasise that the treaty has not yet entered into force.

Nuclear Ethics for this Moment
On August 9 at 6pm ET, APLN member Tatsujiro Suzuki spoke at a panel, convened by Carnegie Council to reflect on and explore emerging ethical questions surrounding nuclear weapons.

As Russia Again Raises Spectre of Nuclear War, World Leaders Must Renew Their Deterrence ...
SCMP - APLN member C. Uday Bhaskar argues that the coming G20 summit would be an appropriate forum for world leaders to reiterate their commitment to nuclear restraint and a return to deterrence.