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The Ukraine Stalemate: Dangers of Sleepwalking into Nuclear Armageddon
GLOBAL RESEARCH - APLN member Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury wrote about the Ukraine crisis and the danger of a nuclear war.
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China’s Dilemma in the Russia-Ukraine War
Fei Su and Jingdong Yuan answer questions that the international community may have on China’s stance and approach to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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‘China in Mind’: Japan Mulls Beefing up Military as Ukraine War Rings Alarm
THE GUARDIAN - APLN member Akira Kawasaki commented on Japan's potential acquisition of first strike capabilities, arguing that it would be in violation of the Japanese constitution.
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China’s Dilemma in the Russia-Ukraine War
With the war in Ukraine dragging on past its three-month mark, Fei Su and Jingdong Yuan answer some questions that the international community may have on China’s stance and approach to the ...
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Ukraine War and Food Security: How Should ASEAN Respond?
RSIS - ASEAN should come together and assess what regional mechanisms it can leverage in addressing the looming threat of food trade protectionism within the region, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The Russia-Ukraine War and North Korea: South Korean and Allied Responses
Professor Jina Kim critically reviews established narratives on the influence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the DPRK.
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How Ukraine Is Setting the Stage for a Nuclear Domino Effect in Northeast Asia
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in argues that Korea must choose between nuclear armament on the one hand and economic prosperity and the Korea-US alliance on the other.
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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.
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China Renews Focus on Financial Self-Reliance
BUSINESS STANDARD - APLN member Shyam Saran points out that the war in Ukraine has added urgency to its plans to internationalise the yuan and establish an alternative inter-bank messaging service.
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Implications of Russia’s war on Ukraine for North Korea’s nuclear program
John Carlson argues that the real lesson from Russia’s war on Ukraine for the DPRK should be the critical importance of diplomacy and engagement to resolve differences.