Mapping the Potential Impact of Synthetic Biology on Australian Foreign Policy By Thom Dixon — Analysis 25 September 2019Synthetic biology is an up-and-coming form of technology that could have significant impact on both the security and prosperity of Australia. Read More
Justin Trudeau Is Trashing His Own brand By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA — Analysis 25 September 2019Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is caught up in a blackface scandal weeks before his country goes to the polls. This has allowed his opposition to claim his much-vaunted liberalism is only for show. Read More
The Sudan Uprising and the Challenge of the Deep State Interview with Faiza El-Higzi — Interview 24 September 2019What is the role local, regional and international actors will have in shaping the future of Sudan? Faiza El-Higzi reflects on the deep state, power-sharing deals, lessons to be learned and the role for Australia. Read More
Morrison’s New York Climate No-Show By Associate Professor Matt McDonald 18 September 2019Despite being in the United States, Prime Minister Scott Morrison won't be going to the UN Climate Action Summit in New York next week. Is it a case of "too soon after Tuvalu"? Read More
Hulk Smash? Another Week of Brexit By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 18 September 2019Boris Johnson may see himself as the Incredible Hulk, but David Cameron, the EU, the Supreme Court and Liberal Democrats don't seem to care if they make him mad. Read More
Creeping Distrust: Our Anxiety Over China's Influence is Hurting Chinese-Australians By Professor James Laurenceson — Analysis 18 September 2019According to new research, discrimination against Asian-Australians is widespread. The way we talk about China is part of the problem. Read More
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Cyber Security and Great Power Politics By Dr Ashok Sharma — Analysis 18 September 2019Artificial Intelligence and cyber warfare are emerging as key components in great power rivalry. The international community needs to act fast to develop legal and political frameworks that can mitigate their deleterious effects. Read More
Japan’s Deepening Diplomatic Crisis with South Korea By Dr Lauren Richardson 16 September 2019When Seoul and Tokyo are locked in a downward spiral, their larger mutual ally usually counsels restraint. But this time Washington is distancing itself from the dispute. Read More
Afghanistan-US: The Dealmaker’s No Deal By Ian Dudgeon 16 September 2019Donald Trump invited the Taliban to Camp David in early September to seal an Afghan peace deal. The cancellation of the meeting showed that the process was too rushed and that Trump still has much to learn about effective diplomacy. Read More
The Future of ASEAN is Digital, but Australia Crawls at a Dial-up Pace By Yasmin Poole — Fresh perspective 16 September 2019In spite of Australia emphasising its need to engage with the Asia Pacific, its digital engagement with ASEAN should be addressed, as it could develop e-commerce potential. Read More