What Indonesia’s Rise Means to Australia By Tommy Chai — Analysis 27 December 2018Indonesia’s rise presents both threats and opportunities for Australia. Read More
Domestic Violence in Papua New Guinea By Stephanie Copus-Campbell — Analysis 27 December 2018Although Papua New Guinea has made much progress towards resolving issues of domestic violence, more needs to be done. Read More
Cambodia’s Authoritarian Regime Rejected on Australian Soil By Sawathey Ek OAM — Analysis 25 December 2018For the first time since the creation of Cambodia as a sovereign nation, members of its ruling party were being named and shamed by prominent members of the Opposition in the Australian Federal Parliament. Read More
Understanding the Collapse of Confidence in Macron By Dr Maryse Helbert — Analysis 18 December 2018Macron’s unpopular economic policies have led to a collapse in public confidence, which has culminated in France's recent Gilets Jaunes movement. Read More
Another International Crisis for Canada By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 18 December 2018The arrest of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou and subsequent detention of two Canadians is creating headaches for Canada. Read More
Australia Needs to Correct its Record in the Middle East By Ali Kazak — Analysis 18 December 2018The recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital makes Australia a mockery in the eyes of the international community. The decision makes Australia an accomplice to Israel’s policies. Read More
Think Tanks and Diplomacy By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA — Analysis 15 December 2018Think thanks are increasingly performing diplomatic functions that were traditionally the sole preserve of state officials. Read More
Payne Silent on Human Rights Following Visit to Myanmar By Rebecca Barber — Analysis 14 December 2018In stark contrast to much of the international community, Australia has failed to unreservedly condemn human rights violations following Payne’s visit to Myanmar. Read More
May Survives but Brexit Remains in Doubt By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 13 December 2018Although Theresa May has survived a no confidence vote, any attempt to bring her Brexit agreement before Parliament will likely fail again. Read More
Australia and China: Understanding the Reality Check By Professor Rory Medcalf — Analysis 13 December 2018The recalibration of Australia-China relations is instructive for other countries seeking to respond to the more assertive and coercive elements of Chinese foreign policy. Read More