The End of the Merkel Era and Its Implications for Global Politics By Professor Thomas Diez — Analysis 31 October 2018Despite Angela Merkel’s announcement, Germany’s role in international politics is unlikely to change dramatically. Read More
Ukraine's Perception of World Security By H.E. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze 31 October 2018In an environment where the rules-based order is increasingly challenged, Ukraine will continue to work with like-minded nations to seek mechanisms to counter threats and challenges. Read More
US-Russia Nuclear Tensions: Back to Dr Strangelove By Tony Kevin — Analysis 31 October 2018The US and Russia are taking a series of dangerous steps that are moving the world back to mutually assured destruction. Read More
Australia in the World this Week By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim 31 October 2018This episode examines current issues for Australian diplomacy including the prospects for Australia moving its embassy to Jerusalem, the Khashoggi murder and Trump's withdrawal from multilateral treaties and institutions. Read More
Brazil Turns Right By Dr Fabricio Chagas Bastos — Analysis 31 October 2018Brazil’s election result has deep roots in its history. Bolsonaro’s tenure might turn out to be as dark as the sibyls say or, at best, just a shameful episode of a sad comedy. Read More
What to Expect of Brazil’s Foreign Policy under Bolsonaro By Diego Leiva and Mélodie Ruwet — Fresh perspective 30 October 2018With Bolsonaro’s victory, Brazil is set to align closer to Trump, threatening globalism and multilateralism and hindering progress on climate change. Read More
A Convenient Murder: Khashoggi and Saudi-Turkish-US Relations By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 30 October 2018Jamal Khashoggi’s murder has shifted US focus away from Ankara’s poor treatment of journalists and allowed Turkey to take the offensive to an embattled Saudi regime. Read More
Full Steam Ahead with ‘Davos in the Desert’ By Will McEniry — Fresh perspective 26 October 2018While Jamal Khashoggi’s death has tarnished the Crown Prince’s reputation, Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative went ahead. Read More
Blasphemy Law and Islam By Professor Sajid Hameed 26 October 2018There is a need to differentiate between Islamic law and Muslim law to remove the misperception of Islam as being harsh and rigid. Read More
Dialogue of Civilisations By Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri OAM 26 October 2018Civilisational dialogues are crucial in a period of power transition and civilisational shift. Read More