Nuclear Energy
Energy Insecurity in the DPRK
The authors summarize what is known about the DPRK's energy sector and provide suggestions on how its energy insecurity could be addressed in relation to productive engagement on nuclear weapons.
7th Annual Meeting
The APLN convened in Jeju against looming nuclear threats, heightened levels of regional uncertainty, and the draft publication of a UN convention to prohibit the acquisition of nuclear weapons.
Nuclear Safety: The Republic of Korea’s Experience in Eliminating Capacity Deficits
South Korea, confronted with energy resources that are growing rapidly insufficient for the needs of the population, has turned to nuclear engineering to provide a stable energy supply to the country.
Coping With and Mitigating the Effects of Nuclear Reactor Accidents in Pakistan
The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) is the new big word in Pakistan's nuclear policies. Opaqueness in the PNRA, however, limits public input--which impedes safety standards.
Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2016
Addressing the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and steps to secure nuclear weapons states’ signatures of the SEANWFZ Protocol.
Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2016
The 2016 APLN meeting, organized with collaborators, addressing the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and steps to secure nuclear weapons states’ signatures of the SEANWFZ Protocol.
Strengthening Governance for Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy in the Asia Pacific
Non-proliferation, nuclear security, safety -- all these peaceful uses of nuclear power are highly relevant to the Asia Pacific today.
An Asia-Pacific Nuclear Energy Community
John Carlson asserts the need for an intergovernmental Asia-Pacific nuclear energy community to reduce proliferation risk from the growth of nuclear energy programs.
Asia Pacific Nuclear Energy Community Proposed to Strengthen Civil Nuclear Governance
An Asia Pacific nuclear energy community could facilitate high-level consultation on nuclear plans and programs, as well as ensure transparency and build confidence in nuclear programs in the region.