The International Institute for Strategic Studies 31d ago

There are six nuclear-weapons states that are either located in the Asia-Pacific or with a significant presence there, and each of these are modernising their capabilities and some are expanding their arsenals, explains Dr Daniel Salisbury, Senior Fellow for Nuclear Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. With limited regional risk-reduction mechanisms, nurturing a dialogue on key strategic issues such as arms control and risk reduction will be essential to reduce regional nuclear risks. IISS Shangri-La Dialogue   29–31 May 2026 #IISS_SLD26 go.iiss.org/SLD26