A Transatlantic Honeymoon? Not Yet By Rachel Bell Macdonald — Fresh perspective 22 July 2021US President Joe Biden and European leaders held cosy displays at the G7, EU-US, and NATO Summits held last month. One could be mistaken for thinking that transatlantic relations are on a new upwards trajectory. Read More
Ceasefire in Tigray: Is Peace Possible? By Fionn Parker — Fresh perspective 15 July 2021After the TPLF retook the regional capital of Mekelle from Ethiopian government forces, Addis Ababa declared a ceasefire. With neither side likely to achieve a comprehensive military victory, competing visions of Ethiopian governance are the primary obstacle to peace. Read More
The Hidden Experiences of Modern Slavery Victims in Indonesia By Nicholas Basan — Fresh perspective 24 June 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rapid and significant increase in the prevalence and severity of modern slavery in Indonesia. Thousands of additional Indonesian woman and girls have been plunged into modern slavery, while current victims’ experiences have become more severe. Read More
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Why the US, not China, should be Australia’s Biggest Security Concern By Sanjay Balakumar — Fresh perspective 17 June 2021The closing days of the Trump administration raised serious questions about American democracy. Should lingering political problems in the United States prompt Australia to rethink its position towards its most important ally? Read More
How Australia can Step up its Efforts to Support India’s COVID-19 Response By Aasha Sriram — Fresh perspective 21 May 2021The Indian diaspora is the fastest-growing in Australia. The Australian government's recent discriminatory response to towards citizens attempting to return to Australia has presented challenges to Australia-India relations. Read More
Rethinking Australia's Approach to Africa By Annalise Feller — Fresh perspective 07 May 2021Africa is a powerful region for future strategic policy. Australia does not demonstrate the interest in African states it should. Read More
Running Scared: Political Tensions Between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest By Samuel Lee — Fresh perspective 08 April 2021Like with any multinational event, politics is always affecting Eurovision. This can be seen in no better example than the interactions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the contest. Read More
Australian National Security: Preparing Youth through Crisis Simulations By Alexi Heazle — Fresh perspective 08 April 2021Crisis simulations prepare Australian decision-makers for a wide range of challenges and crises. The Australian Crisis Simulation Summit creates an opportunity for future national security leaders to strengthen Australia’s capacity to respond to security challenges. Read More
An Opportunity for Multilaterals to Broker Further Collaboration for Inclusive Recovery in South Asia By Prakash Paudel — Fresh perspective 17 March 2021South Asian countries have realised that cross-border problems must be addressed at the regional level. In this context, multilateral donors need to view the pandemic as an opportunity for regional integration to promote inclusive and resilient South Asian recovery. Read More
Does the First Lady Position Put Ladies First? By Zoe Mitchell — Fresh perspective 10 March 2021Up until recently, if asked to identify the most prominent female figure in US politics, the obvious answer would be the First Lady. Yet when asked to outline the role played by such a prominent female figure, many would be forgiven for stopping short. Read More