Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
@apln.network
A network of political, military, diplomatic and thought leaders in the Asia-Pacific working to address security challenges and eliminate nuclear weapons risks.
The report is based on discussions at APLN's Track II 'Suva Dialogue', held in Fiji in Apr '25, which brought together 20 leading experts from 13 Asia-Pacific nations to strengthen regional agency and foster cooperation on shared nuclear and climate security challenges. (2/6)
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The report is based on discussions at APLN's Track II 'Suva Dialogue', held in Fiji in Apr '25, which brought together 20 leading experts from 13 Asia-Pacific nations to strengthen regional agency and foster cooperation on shared nuclear and climate security challenges. (2/6)
🚨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)
The report is based on discussions at APLN's Track II 'Suva Dialogue', held in Fiji in Apr '25, which brought together 20 leading experts from 13 Asia-Pacific nations to strengthen regional agency and foster cooperation on shared nuclear and climate security challenges. (2/6)
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The report is based on discussions at APLN's Track II 'Suva Dialogue', held in Fiji in Apr '25, which brought together 20 leading experts from 13 Asia-Pacific nations to strengthen regional agency and foster cooperation on shared nuclear and climate security challenges. (2/6)
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...
www.apln.network/analysis/com...
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...
On 16 October, the APLN and @nti.org delegation met with experts from Fudan University & Shanghai Institutes for International Studies. Experts discussed lessons from the 2025 🇮🇳-🇵🇰 crisis and evaluated challenges to prevent accidental escalation in the 🇺🇸-🇨🇳 relationship.
October 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
On 16 October, the APLN and @nti.org delegation met with experts from Fudan University & Shanghai Institutes for International Studies. Experts discussed lessons from the 2025 🇮🇳-🇵🇰 crisis and evaluated challenges to prevent accidental escalation in the 🇺🇸-🇨🇳 relationship.
On 14 October, APLN members Li Bin and Wu Riqiang joined the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University (CISS) to meet with the @nti.org and APLN delegation.
October 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
On 14 October, APLN members Li Bin and Wu Riqiang joined the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University (CISS) to meet with the @nti.org and APLN delegation.
On October 13, the APLN and @nti.org delegation met with experts from the China Institute of Atomic Energy and the Horizon Insights Center to discuss the safe and secure peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, as well as perspectives from Chinese scientists on fail-safe reviews.
October 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
On October 13, the APLN and @nti.org delegation met with experts from the China Institute of Atomic Energy and the Horizon Insights Center to discuss the safe and secure peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, as well as perspectives from Chinese scientists on fail-safe reviews.
On 11-12 October, 2025, APLN, @nti.org, and Grandview Institution co-hosted the second China-US Nuclear Fail-Safe Dialogue in Beijing. Building on the conceptual discussions at the first year of the dialogue, this year’s meeting featured more practical, rigorous, and forward-looking exchanges.
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
On 11-12 October, 2025, APLN, @nti.org, and Grandview Institution co-hosted the second China-US Nuclear Fail-Safe Dialogue in Beijing. Building on the conceptual discussions at the first year of the dialogue, this year’s meeting featured more practical, rigorous, and forward-looking exchanges.
On 13 October, the APLN and @nti.org delegation visited China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Department of the CPC in Beijing, and held in-depth and candid discussions with senior officials. The delegation was accompanied by Ren Libo and Zhang Yi from Grandview Institution.
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
On 13 October, the APLN and @nti.org delegation visited China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Department of the CPC in Beijing, and held in-depth and candid discussions with senior officials. The delegation was accompanied by Ren Libo and Zhang Yi from Grandview Institution.
Congratulations to our member Amb Ian Biggs
on his appointment as the Chairperson of the IAEA Board of Governors for 2025–2026.
Amb Biggs brings over four decades of diplomatic experience and is recognised for his deep expertise in international security, arms control, and counter-proliferation.
on his appointment as the Chairperson of the IAEA Board of Governors for 2025–2026.
Amb Biggs brings over four decades of diplomatic experience and is recognised for his deep expertise in international security, arms control, and counter-proliferation.
October 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations to our member Amb Ian Biggs
on his appointment as the Chairperson of the IAEA Board of Governors for 2025–2026.
Amb Biggs brings over four decades of diplomatic experience and is recognised for his deep expertise in international security, arms control, and counter-proliferation.
on his appointment as the Chairperson of the IAEA Board of Governors for 2025–2026.
Amb Biggs brings over four decades of diplomatic experience and is recognised for his deep expertise in international security, arms control, and counter-proliferation.
Our latest #infographic unpacks these priorities, pressures, challenges, and opportunities, offering insights into how states can balance competing demands and build pathways towards greater stability and cooperation in the region.
September 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Our latest #infographic unpacks these priorities, pressures, challenges, and opportunities, offering insights into how states can balance competing demands and build pathways towards greater stability and cooperation in the region.
The Asia-Pacific is navigating a complex landscape where national and regional priorities, such as sovereignty, security, sustainable development, and climate action, are increasingly challenged by global power rivalries, militarisation, and escalating tensions.
September 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The Asia-Pacific is navigating a complex landscape where national and regional priorities, such as sovereignty, security, sustainable development, and climate action, are increasingly challenged by global power rivalries, militarisation, and escalating tensions.
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Choi and Amb. Park to our Governing Board and look forward to their valuable engagement and guidance! 👏
View APLN’s Governing Board: www.apln.network/members/board
View APLN’s Governing Board: www.apln.network/members/board
September 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Choi and Amb. Park to our Governing Board and look forward to their valuable engagement and guidance! 👏
View APLN’s Governing Board: www.apln.network/members/board
View APLN’s Governing Board: www.apln.network/members/board
Last week, APLN members and staff met in Seoul and engaged in in-depth discussions on pressing issues related to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, exchanging insights on global and regional security trends and reflecting on opportunities for collaboration.
September 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Last week, APLN members and staff met in Seoul and engaged in in-depth discussions on pressing issues related to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, exchanging insights on global and regional security trends and reflecting on opportunities for collaboration.
Cautioning against removing the no introduction principle, Asano instead calls for a joint 🇺🇸–🇯🇵 review of the SLCM-N that considers #security, #armscontrol, and #disarmament perspectives, and further encourages regional efforts and public education about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear use.
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Cautioning against removing the no introduction principle, Asano instead calls for a joint 🇺🇸–🇯🇵 review of the SLCM-N that considers #security, #armscontrol, and #disarmament perspectives, and further encourages regional efforts and public education about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear use.
Asano outlines five policy options for the Japanese government, ranging from strict prohibition to allowing, or even removing, the “no introduction” principle.
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Asano outlines five policy options for the Japanese government, ranging from strict prohibition to allowing, or even removing, the “no introduction” principle.
On August 19-20, APLN hosted two workshops on Exploring New Maritime Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Asia-Pacific.
September 2, 2025 at 5:28 AM
On August 19-20, APLN hosted two workshops on Exploring New Maritime Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Asia-Pacific.
On 8 August, 2025, a special testimony event was held at the National Assembly in Seoul, bringing together nuclear survivors and anti-nuclear activists from Korea, Japan, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kazakhstan, and the United States.
August 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
On 8 August, 2025, a special testimony event was held at the National Assembly in Seoul, bringing together nuclear survivors and anti-nuclear activists from Korea, Japan, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kazakhstan, and the United States.
Based on publications, events, and research commissioned during the project period, they present six key findings from the project related to:
July 16, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Based on publications, events, and research commissioned during the project period, they present six key findings from the project related to:
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our senior network member and renowned theoretical physicist, Professor R Rajaraman. He was a significant voice in India's nuclear policy community and a tireless advocate of global nuclear disarmament.
July 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our senior network member and renowned theoretical physicist, Professor R Rajaraman. He was a significant voice in India's nuclear policy community and a tireless advocate of global nuclear disarmament.
We are pleased to welcome three next-generation researchers — Connor Clery, Flynn Acworth, and Yuuki Tokuda — who will support our work on risk reduction, crisis prevention and crisis management in the Asia-Pacific. 👏🏻
July 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
We are pleased to welcome three next-generation researchers — Connor Clery, Flynn Acworth, and Yuuki Tokuda — who will support our work on risk reduction, crisis prevention and crisis management in the Asia-Pacific. 👏🏻
Salma Malik points out that the Israel–Iran war sets a dangerous precedent for violating international law, particularly through the use of self-defence as justification for strikes on #nuclear facilities, and warns that such actions could destabilise global order & intensify regional insecurities.
June 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Salma Malik points out that the Israel–Iran war sets a dangerous precedent for violating international law, particularly through the use of self-defence as justification for strikes on #nuclear facilities, and warns that such actions could destabilise global order & intensify regional insecurities.
C Uday Bhaskar argues that U.S. and Israeli missile attacks on #Iran are not only irresponsible but also unlawful under international law, potentially intensifying Iran’s covert nuclear ambitions and weakening the global #nonproliferation regime.
June 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
C Uday Bhaskar argues that U.S. and Israeli missile attacks on #Iran are not only irresponsible but also unlawful under international law, potentially intensifying Iran’s covert nuclear ambitions and weakening the global #nonproliferation regime.