Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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A network of political, military, diplomatic and thought leaders in the Asia-Pacific working to address security challenges and eliminate nuclear weapons risks.
JUST IN: In our latest APLN-Korea Times Column, APLN Senior Research Adviser Prof @michirunishida.bsky.social writes on Japan's ongoing nuclear debate. Prof Nishida makes four arguments explaining how the costs of nuclear armament far outweigh the benefits for 🇯🇵.
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The Need for a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Nuclear Debate in Japan | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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December 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
JUST IN: In our latest APLN-Korea Times Column, APLN Senior Research Adviser Prof @michirunishida.bsky.social writes on Japan's ongoing nuclear debate. Prof Nishida makes four arguments explaining how the costs of nuclear armament far outweigh the benefits for 🇯🇵.
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
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A new report from grantee @apln.network explores the findings of a dialogue that convened 20 participants from 13 countries across the Asia Pacific, providing a comprehensive roadmap for collaboration centering indigenous perspectives & regional solutions ⬇️
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[Dialogue Report] Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A new report from grantee @apln.network explores the findings of a dialogue that convened 20 participants from 13 countries across the Asia Pacific, providing a comprehensive roadmap for collaboration centering indigenous perspectives & regional solutions ⬇️
www.apln.network/projects/voi...
www.apln.network/projects/voi...
APLN Vice Chair Professor Chung-in Moon was interviewed by @mrjduclos.bsky.social, during which he assessed President Trump’s recent tour of Asia, the current state of the 🇺🇸–🇨🇳 relationship, and the 🇺🇸–🇰🇷 relationship.
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[Trump’s World] - South Korea: "Trump is Strong with the Weak, Weak with the Strong"
Investment blackmail, nuclear umbrella, free trade: in this new episode of his Trump’s World series, Michel Duclos examines the future of the U.S.–South Korea alliance.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
APLN Vice Chair Professor Chung-in Moon was interviewed by @mrjduclos.bsky.social, during which he assessed President Trump’s recent tour of Asia, the current state of the 🇺🇸–🇨🇳 relationship, and the 🇺🇸–🇰🇷 relationship.
institutmontaigne.org/en/expressio...
institutmontaigne.org/en/expressio...
APLN member Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at @carnegieendowment.org, wrote for @scmpnews.bsky.social and pointed out that Malaysia, as #ASEAN chair, was attempting to initiate systemic reform; though, ironically, it may not have gone far enough.
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Opinion | In its year under Malaysia, Asean tried to set systemic reform in motion
Despite grumbles about loss of focus and misgivings about the longevity of new networks, Malaysia, ironically, perhaps didn’t go far enough.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
APLN member Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at @carnegieendowment.org, wrote for @scmpnews.bsky.social and pointed out that Malaysia, as #ASEAN chair, was attempting to initiate systemic reform; though, ironically, it may not have gone far enough.
www.scmp.com/opinion/asia...
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APLN member @raji143.bsky.social joins @stimsoncenter.bsky.social's @ethrelkeld.bsky.social to reflect on lessons from the 🇮🇳-🇵🇰 Crisis — covering strategic learning, limited conventional war under the nuclear shadow, information warfare & takeaways for future crises.
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Rajeswari Rajagopalan: Lessons from the May India-Pakistan Crisis
YouTube video by Strategic Learning
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December 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
APLN member @raji143.bsky.social joins @stimsoncenter.bsky.social's @ethrelkeld.bsky.social to reflect on lessons from the 🇮🇳-🇵🇰 Crisis — covering strategic learning, limited conventional war under the nuclear shadow, information warfare & takeaways for future crises.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eokk...
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In this commentary, Dr. Wu Chunsi argues that the meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the #APEC Summit raises expectations for improved 🇨🇳-🇺🇸 relations.
www.apln.network/analysis/com...
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The 2025 Busan Meeting: Setting New Expectations for China and the United States | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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December 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
In this commentary, Dr. Wu Chunsi argues that the meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the #APEC Summit raises expectations for improved 🇨🇳-🇺🇸 relations.
www.apln.network/analysis/com...
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In April this year, 20 experts from 13 countries across Asia and the Pacific Islands came together for a unique conversation on strengthening regional agency + fostering cooperation on shared nuclear/climate security challenges. We are delighted to share the findings with you.👇🏾
🚨NEW RELEASE🚨
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
December 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
In April this year, 20 experts from 13 countries across Asia and the Pacific Islands came together for a unique conversation on strengthening regional agency + fostering cooperation on shared nuclear/climate security challenges. We are delighted to share the findings with you.👇🏾
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NEW REPORT: The Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia presents a roadmap for regional collaboration that prioritises indigenous perspectives and local solutions. This new report articulates a vision where Pacific and Asian states are "players, not pawns" in shaping regional security.
🚨NEW RELEASE🚨
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
NEW REPORT: The Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia presents a roadmap for regional collaboration that prioritises indigenous perspectives and local solutions. This new report articulates a vision where Pacific and Asian states are "players, not pawns" in shaping regional security.
🚨NEW RELEASE🚨
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🚨NEW RELEASE🚨
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
We have released a new report on the APLN 'Suva Dialogue on Security in the Pacific and Asia,' which champions Pacific voices in security discussions and reveals a strong vision for regional cooperation beyond the US-China competition. (1/6)
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Conflict is rising, institutions are strained, and fragmented interventions yield fragile gains. Robert J. Berg & Lord Des Browne, Chair of the ELN, propose a new evidence-based peacebuilding paradigm that designs interventions to achieve lasting impact.
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A new paradigm for building peace
Conflict is rising, institutions are strained, and fragmented interventions yield fragile gains. Robert J. Berg and Chair of the ELN, Lord Des Browne, propose a nationally led, evidence-based peacebui...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Conflict is rising, institutions are strained, and fragmented interventions yield fragile gains. Robert J. Berg & Lord Des Browne, Chair of the ELN, propose a new evidence-based peacebuilding paradigm that designs interventions to achieve lasting impact.
europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/a...
europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/a...
In this commentary, Lim Eunjung writes that despite global conflicts and rising protectionism, South Korea successfully hosted the 2025 #APEC Summit in Gyeongju, achieving a number of diplomatic successes.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In this commentary, Lim Eunjung writes that despite global conflicts and rising protectionism, South Korea successfully hosted the 2025 #APEC Summit in Gyeongju, achieving a number of diplomatic successes.
www.apln.network/analysis/com...
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In this policy brief, Park Robyug argues that the 2015 US–ROK Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation has facilitated substantial advances in Korea’s nuclear industry. www.apln.network/projects/nuc...
Expanding US-ROK Nuclear Cooperation: A Strategic Partnership for the Carbon-Neutral Era | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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December 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
In this policy brief, Park Robyug argues that the 2015 US–ROK Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation has facilitated substantial advances in Korea’s nuclear industry. www.apln.network/projects/nuc...
On 17-18 November, we co-organised a workshop in Seoul with Open Nuclear Network (ONN) and @vertic.bsky.social. Experts exchanged views on open-source assessment of North Korea's nuclear programme, exploring how these developments shape regional stability.
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On 17-18 November, we co-organised a workshop in Seoul with Open Nuclear Network (ONN) and @vertic.bsky.social. Experts exchanged views on open-source assessment of North Korea's nuclear programme, exploring how these developments shape regional stability.
#APEC2025
In our latest APLN commentary, Professor Lim Eunjung at Kongju National University (KNU) reviews the Gyeongju Declaration and distills three key insights from the 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit.
Read here: apln.network/analysis/com...
In our latest APLN commentary, Professor Lim Eunjung at Kongju National University (KNU) reviews the Gyeongju Declaration and distills three key insights from the 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit.
Read here: apln.network/analysis/com...
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#APEC2025
In our latest APLN commentary, Professor Lim Eunjung at Kongju National University (KNU) reviews the Gyeongju Declaration and distills three key insights from the 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit.
Read here: apln.network/analysis/com...
In our latest APLN commentary, Professor Lim Eunjung at Kongju National University (KNU) reviews the Gyeongju Declaration and distills three key insights from the 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit.
Read here: apln.network/analysis/com...
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APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa wrote for @jakpost.bsky.social and warned that a return to nuclear explosive testing by the US has the potential to open the doors for others to follow suit in order to “perfect” their nuclear arsenals.
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
Preventing Pandora’s Box from opening on nuclear testing - Academia - The Jakarta Post
A return to nuclear explosive testing by the United States has the potential to open the doors for others to follow suit to “perfect” their nuclear arsenals.
www.thejakartapost.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa wrote for @jakpost.bsky.social and warned that a return to nuclear explosive testing by the US has the potential to open the doors for others to follow suit in order to “perfect” their nuclear arsenals.
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
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In this week’s APLN Korea Times column, Dr. Pramod Jaiswal and Bibek Dhoj Thapa note that #Nepal ’s youth-led protests as a powerfully disruptive force serve to governments across South Asia.
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
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Nepal’s Gen Z: The New Wave of Youth Politics in Geopolitical Crosscurrents | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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November 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In this week’s APLN Korea Times column, Dr. Pramod Jaiswal and Bibek Dhoj Thapa note that #Nepal ’s youth-led protests as a powerfully disruptive force serve to governments across South Asia.
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
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New commentary out!
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
The 2025 Busan Meeting: Setting New Expectations for China and the United States | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
New commentary out!
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
New commentary out!
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
The 2025 Busan Meeting: Setting New Expectations for China and the United States | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
www.apln.network
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
New commentary out!
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
Dr. Wu Chunsi of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) discusses three notable outcomes of the Xi-Trump meeting in Busan on Oct 30. Wu suggests that this meeting raises new expectations for improved 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ties.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/com...
As the Takaichi administration mulls reviewing Japan's long-standing Non-Nuclear Principles, read Hideo Asano's policy brief on the political risks for Japan from the removal of Japan's no-introduction (of nuclear weapon) principle. Published by APLN in Aug 2025
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November 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
As the Takaichi administration mulls reviewing Japan's long-standing Non-Nuclear Principles, read Hideo Asano's policy brief on the political risks for Japan from the removal of Japan's no-introduction (of nuclear weapon) principle. Published by APLN in Aug 2025
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Now at 80 signatories!
📢 Critical new @apln.network joint statement by 60 senior national security practitioners and experts, across 🇦🇺 🇨🇳 🇫🇯 🇮🇳 🇮🇩 🇯🇵 🇰🇮 🇲🇾 🇲🇭 🇲🇳 🇳🇵🇳🇿 🇵🇰 🇵🇭 🇰🇷 🇸🇬 🇱🇰 🇹🇭 -
🚨 APLN is deeply concerned about announcements to resume nuclear testing. This would end nearly 3 decades of global consensus against nuclear explosive testing + threaten the stability of our region & the world.
Here's why it's dangerous 🧵 (1/7)
www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
Here's why it's dangerous 🧵 (1/7)
www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Now at 80 signatories!
In this week’s APLN Korea Times column, Dr. Pramod Jaiswal and Bibek Dhoj Thapa note that #Nepal ’s youth-led protests as a powerfully disruptive force serve to governments across South Asia.
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
Nepal’s Gen Z: The New Wave of Youth Politics in Geopolitical Crosscurrents | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
www.apln.network
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In this week’s APLN Korea Times column, Dr. Pramod Jaiswal and Bibek Dhoj Thapa note that #Nepal ’s youth-led protests as a powerfully disruptive force serve to governments across South Asia.
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
www.apln.network/analysis/the...
APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa wrote for @jakpost.bsky.social and warned that a return to nuclear explosive testing by the US has the potential to open the doors for others to follow suit in order to “perfect” their nuclear arsenals.
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
Preventing Pandora’s Box from opening on nuclear testing - Academia - The Jakarta Post
A return to nuclear explosive testing by the United States has the potential to open the doors for others to follow suit to “perfect” their nuclear arsenals.
www.thejakartapost.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa wrote for @jakpost.bsky.social and warned that a return to nuclear explosive testing by the US has the potential to open the doors for others to follow suit in order to “perfect” their nuclear arsenals.
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025...
Kyodo News reports on APLN’s statement calling on President #Trump to reverse any decision to resume #nucleartesting & urging all leaders to exercise restraint in how they discuss nuclear issues.
Read the full statement: www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f9f... #CTBT
Read the full statement: www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f9f... #CTBT
核実験指示は「危険な逸脱」 NGOがトランプ大統領非難（共同通信） - Yahoo!ニュース
【ソウル共同】韓国を拠点とする非政府組織（NGO）「アジア太平洋核不拡散・軍縮リーダーシップネットワーク」は8日の声明で、トランプ米大統領が「核兵器実験」を指示したことに対し、核実験に反対する国際
news.yahoo.co.jp
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Kyodo News reports on APLN’s statement calling on President #Trump to reverse any decision to resume #nucleartesting & urging all leaders to exercise restraint in how they discuss nuclear issues.
Read the full statement: www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f9f... #CTBT
Read the full statement: www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f9f... #CTBT
*Nuclear testing belongs in the past.*
Over 60 senior figures across the Asia-Pacific region have signed and endorsed APLN's powerful group statement against resumption of nuclear weapon testing.
Read the full statement here ➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
#CTBT #NuclearDisarmament
Over 60 senior figures across the Asia-Pacific region have signed and endorsed APLN's powerful group statement against resumption of nuclear weapon testing.
Read the full statement here ➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
#CTBT #NuclearDisarmament
APLN Group Statement: A Return to Nuclear Testing Threatens Global Stability | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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November 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
*Nuclear testing belongs in the past.*
Over 60 senior figures across the Asia-Pacific region have signed and endorsed APLN's powerful group statement against resumption of nuclear weapon testing.
Read the full statement here ➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
#CTBT #NuclearDisarmament
Over 60 senior figures across the Asia-Pacific region have signed and endorsed APLN's powerful group statement against resumption of nuclear weapon testing.
Read the full statement here ➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
#CTBT #NuclearDisarmament
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🚨 APLN is deeply concerned about announcements to resume nuclear testing. This would end nearly 3 decades of global consensus against nuclear explosive testing + threaten the stability of our region & the world.
Here's why it's dangerous 🧵 (1/7)
www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
Here's why it's dangerous 🧵 (1/7)
www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
APLN Group Statement: A Return to Nuclear Testing Threatens Global Stability | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚨 APLN is deeply concerned about announcements to resume nuclear testing. This would end nearly 3 decades of global consensus against nuclear explosive testing + threaten the stability of our region & the world.
Here's why it's dangerous 🧵 (1/7)
www.apln.network/analysis/sta...
Here's why it's dangerous 🧵 (1/7)
www.apln.network/analysis/sta...