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Foreign Policy @foreignpolicy.com · 9d

India’s salience in Asia will be determined by how it leverages rapidly shifting political and economic trends to its own advantage, writes columnist C. Raja Mohan.

India and the Rebalancing of Asia

New Delhi still faces many obstacles on its path to great-power status.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 1d

APLN Senior Policy Fellow, Joel Petersson Ivre (@joelivre.bsky.social) writes for the Institute for Security and Development Policy on NATO and Korea-Sweden cooperation, examining the compatibility of South Korean and Swedish policy goals in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.

ISDP Sweden @isdp-sweden.bsky.social · 9d

🇰🇷🇸🇪 Policy brief: Political and Diplomatic Implications of South Korean Defense Cooperation with NATO: The Case of Sweden, by Joel Petersson Ivre. www.isdp.eu/publication/...

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Political and Diplomatic Implications of South Korean Defense Cooperation with NATO: The Case of Sweden - Institute for Security and Development Policy

This policy brief explores the compatibility of South Korean and Swedish policy goals in Europe and in the Indo-Pacific spheres.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 5d

Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Adviser of India, writes on India’s attendance at the SCO Summit, for our latest APLN x The Korea Times column.

"The real significance of Tianjin is that it represented a visit by Modi to China after a gap of seven years."

What India’s Attendance at SCO Summit Means | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 5d

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.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 5d

Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Adviser of India, writes on India’s attendance at the SCO Summit, for our latest APLN x The Korea Times column.

"The real significance of Tianjin is that it represented a visit by Modi to China after a gap of seven years."

What India’s Attendance at SCO Summit Means | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

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The European Leadership Network (ELN) @theeln.bsky.social · 6d

This policy brief, by ELN Senior Policy Fellow Julia Berghofer, shows how France and the UK can advance fail-safe individually & bilaterally, as well as in the P3 & P5 contexts. Non-nuclear-weapon states in the NPT & NATO members could also support this.
europeanleadershipnetwork.org/policy-brief...

Guarding the unthinkable: Why regular fail-safe reviews are essential for responsible nuclear stewardship

In times of eroding arms control measures, nuclear-weapons states should consider enhancing transparency around their nuclear safety, security and reliability mechanisms (‘fail-safe’) to strengthen th...

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ISDP Sweden @isdp-sweden.bsky.social · 9d

🇰🇷🇸🇪 Policy brief: Political and Diplomatic Implications of South Korean Defense Cooperation with NATO: The Case of Sweden, by Joel Petersson Ivre. www.isdp.eu/publication/...

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Political and Diplomatic Implications of South Korean Defense Cooperation with NATO: The Case of Sweden - Institute for Security and Development Policy

This policy brief explores the compatibility of South Korean and Swedish policy goals in Europe and in the Indo-Pacific spheres.

www.isdp.eu

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Aug 9

In this commentary, HMGS Palihakkara highlights that the global nuclear non-proliferation regime is under severe strain, as nuclear weapon states continue to modernise their arsenals while neglecting their #disarmament obligations under the #NPT.

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Disarmament in Retreat: Can the NPT Survive a Prolonged Disarmament Drought? | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 12d

Ambassador Abe is a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in disarmament, arms control, and international diplomacy. He served as Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission (2014-17) and held key roles such as UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs (2003-06).

Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 12d

Today is the Intl Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. We revisit a commentary by Nobuyasu Abe, reflecting on three decades of progress and challenges in nuclear disarmament, and calling on Russia and the United States to extend the New START treaty. 🕊 www.apln.network/analysis/com...

Urgent Tasks for Nuclear Disarmament | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 23d

This infographic is based on a roundtable on Asia-Pacific Geopolitics and the US-China Strategic Competition, with experts from the Asia-Pacific, conducted as part of APLN’s project on Voices from the Pacific Island Countries. The project is supported by @ploughshares.bsky.social.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 23d

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.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 23d

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.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 23d

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

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Tanvi Kulkarni @kulkarnitanvi.bsky.social · 29d

How do states in Asia and the Pacific balance national and regional priorities and contemporary geopolitical pressures? Explained in our new infographic, based on discussion at our Asia-Pacific RT on Geopolitics and the US-China Strategic Competition. @apln.network
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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 8

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.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 3

This commentary is part of a global effort to promote awareness of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. It is published in cooperation with partners across the Asia-Pacific.

Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 3

The authors call on the international community to bring the #CTBT into force, warning that any return to nuclear testing would threaten peace, security, and the environment.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 3

Despite not yet entering into force, the #CTBT enjoys near-universal support, with an extensive monitoring system that ensures transparency and accountability.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 3

In this commentary, H.E. Mr. Philémon Yang, President of the UN General Assembly, and @ctbto.bsky.social Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd emphasise that the #CTBT has strengthened global security by establishing a powerful norm against nuclear testing.
www.apln.network/analysis/com...

From Trinity to Today: Turning the Page on Nuclear Testing | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 2

Hideo Asano is Coordinator at @abolishnukesjp.bsky.social. He coordinates political engagement and policy research activities in Japan. He has attended the Meetings of States Parties to the #TPNW as well as the Tenth #NPT Review Conference as a Japanese civil society representative.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 2

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.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 2

Asano outlines five policy options for the Japanese government, ranging from strict prohibition to allowing, or even removing, the “no introduction” principle.

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 2

In this policy brief, Hideo Asano examines the political risks Japan faces regarding the potential deployment of the US sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N), particularly the domestic backlash over nuclear transits.
Read here ⤵️
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The SLCM-N and Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · Sep 2

Learn more about the project: www.apln.network/projects/mar...

Maritime Incidents and Escalation in the Asia-Pacific | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network

The Maritime Incidents and Escalation in Asia-Pacific project seeks to identify the risks of dangerous maritime incidents in the Asia-Pacific; evaluate the suitability of existing existing bilateral a...

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