Australia

Perspectives from Asia Pacific on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and war are the focus of most of this issue. Claude Mostowik surveys Australia's decades-long division over the nuclear concern, with Church and community groups advocating a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific. The AUKUS promise of nuclear-capable submarines creates new tensions.

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Aotearoa

Aotearoa/New Zealand has been at the forefront of the debate on nuclear weapons, especially in light of their testing in the Pacific in the latter part of the 20th century. Bridget Crisp reflects on her country's stand.


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Philippines

From time to time, the Philippines has considered adopting nuclear-based facilities. Gail Galang explains.

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Asia Pacific

Peter Cullinane writes: "Moving to ways of living that are more authentically human takes us beyond a narrow focus on defence to the deeper requirements of peacemaking".

The bishop's insights are invaluable and timely advice for Asia Pacific as the geopolitics of conflict pervades the region.


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Issue 05/2026