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Uyghur women hold up pictures of their detained relatives. Source: Amnesty International

Chinese Uyghurs: International Terrorists or a Terrorised Minority?

By Matthew Wilson
23 April 2019

The Chinese government is trying to deflect international criticism of its mass detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang by highlighting the threat of terrorism.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Manila in February. Source: US Department of State, Flickr

The Philippines Pushback in the South China Sea

By Dr Rebecca Strating
18 April 2019

President Duterte has recently been pushing back against the presence of Chinese vessels near an island claimed by the Philippines in the Spratly Islands.
Brexit could potentially present opportunities for the Australian beef industry. Source: Tim J Keegan, Flickr

The Brexit Morass – Will Australia Gain or Lose?

By Alan Oxley
18 April 2019

The benefits Brexit will deliver for Australia will depend much upon the shape of the final withdrawal agreement, but there are measures Australia could be taking now to maximise future opportunities.

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