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.
APLN member @tongzhao.bsky.social analysed how the US attack on #Venezuela could reshape Chinese strategic thinking by undermining intl norms & reinforcing Beijing’s belief that hard power, rather than a rule-based order, increasingly governs global politics.
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The U.S. Venezuela Operation Will Harden China’s Security Calculation
Especially on Taiwan.
carnegieendowment.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:24 AM
APLN member @tongzhao.bsky.social analysed how the US attack on #Venezuela could reshape Chinese strategic thinking by undermining intl norms & reinforcing Beijing’s belief that hard power, rather than a rule-based order, increasingly governs global politics.
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Drawing on #AHouseOfDynamite, APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi outlined four lessons on today’s nuclear risks — from the limits of #missiledefence to #crisiscommunication and the consequences of a #nuclear attack.
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Living in a House of Dynamite: The Dilemmas of Nuclear Decision-Making | IPCS
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January 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Drawing on #AHouseOfDynamite, APLN Senior Research Adviser Manpreet Sethi outlined four lessons on today’s nuclear risks — from the limits of #missiledefence to #crisiscommunication and the consequences of a #nuclear attack.
Read here ⤵️
ipcs.org/comm_select....
Read here ⤵️
ipcs.org/comm_select....
APLN member Shyam Saran wrote for The Tribune and argued that India should pursue deeper regional trade integration, explore greater strategic coordination with partners such as 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇦🇺, and build economic & contingency resilience against potential financial shocks.
www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment...
www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment...
Headwinds will shape the world this year - The Tribune
Delhi should go all out to protect its interests and remain an attractive trade and investment partner.
www.tribuneindia.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM
APLN member Shyam Saran wrote for The Tribune and argued that India should pursue deeper regional trade integration, explore greater strategic coordination with partners such as 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇦🇺, and build economic & contingency resilience against potential financial shocks.
www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment...
www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment...
APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon co-wrote a commentary with Eunju Choi assessing possible trajectories for North Korea, arguing that the regime is likely to maintain domestic stability while navigating an increasingly complex external environment.
eastasiaforum.org/2026/01/05/n...
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North Korea searches for a path out of international isolation
Domestic stability, cautious diplomacy and persistent uncertainty shape North Korea’s outlook for 2026.
eastasiaforum.org
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM
APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon co-wrote a commentary with Eunju Choi assessing possible trajectories for North Korea, arguing that the regime is likely to maintain domestic stability while navigating an increasingly complex external environment.
eastasiaforum.org/2026/01/05/n...
eastasiaforum.org/2026/01/05/n...
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Must-read new Korea Times op-ed by @apln.network Executive Director @shatashetty.bsky.social, surveying the nuclear challenges and opportunities in 2026 - www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/2026...
2026 signals critical moment to preserve nuclear order - The Korea Times
As we begin 2026, the global community must face the reality that the nuclear order is under extreme pressure. With the Nuclear Non-Proliferation T...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Must-read new Korea Times op-ed by @apln.network Executive Director @shatashetty.bsky.social, surveying the nuclear challenges and opportunities in 2026 - www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/2026...
In our first APLN x The Korea Times column this year, APLN Director @shatashetty.bsky.social highlights several alarming developments from 2025, which should serve as a wake-up call for the intl community to work together toward the success of the 2026 NPT RevCon.
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2026 Signals Critical Moment to Preserve Nuclear Order | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
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January 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM
In our first APLN x The Korea Times column this year, APLN Director @shatashetty.bsky.social highlights several alarming developments from 2025, which should serve as a wake-up call for the intl community to work together toward the success of the 2026 NPT RevCon.
➡️ www.apln.network/analysis/the...
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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...
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.
institutmontaigne.org/en/expressio...
institutmontaigne.org/en/expressio...
[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.
institutmontaigne.org
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.
www.scmp.com/opinion/asia...
www.scmp.com/opinion/asia...
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.
www.scmp.com
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...
www.scmp.com/opinion/asia...
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eokk...
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...
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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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...
europeanleadershipnetwork.org
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.
www.apln.network/analysis/com...
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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...
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.
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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
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...
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
apln.network/projects/nuc...
apln.network/projects/nuc...