A Fragile Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Kashmiris Face the Consequences By Dr Leoni Connah — Analysis 12 May 2025As a perilous ceasefire hangs between India and Pakistan, Kashmiris are being caught in the political crossfire. Without a guarantee of long-lasting stability, civilians will bear the brunt of the conflict. Read More
Australia’s Labor Party and China after the Election: Stability Amid Growing Crises By Dr Guangyi Pan — Analysis 12 May 2025With the success of Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party in the election, Australia’s China policy is likely to continue along its current trajectory of cautious stabilisation while preparing for a rise in potential flashpoints. Looking ahead to Albanese’s second term, managing crises to ensure stability is a major task given the foreseeable uncertainties caused by external changes. Read More
What Could Lie Ahead for Russia? By Dr Jack A. Jarmon — Analysis 12 May 2025At least for now, Vladimir Putin sees no threat to his rule. His war with Ukraine has bled his country but has bought him the loyalty of a rising class that spans multiple economic sectors. Read More
9 May 2025: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Dr Adam Bartley — The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs 09 May 2025This week in Australian foreign affairs: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms early outreach to key international partners, including US President Donald Trump; Foreign Minister Penny Wong reiterates Australia's stance on Gaza; responses to Trump's tariffs on foreign fims, and more. Read More
Global Rankings: Who Tops the Tables? By Jon Richardson — Analysis 09 May 2025Nordic and Northern European countries perform best worldwide in a survey of 31 global indexes across political, social, economic and security indicators. They mostly rank ahead of Australia and other “Anglosphere” countries while the US lags, badly. Read More
Digital Ukraine: What History Teaches Us About Women’s Upward Mobility in Times of Crisis By Nikki Trewin — Analysis 09 May 2025Ukraine’s wartime digital transformation has opened new doors for women in tech, with female entrepreneurs and professionals stepping into roles once dominated by men. But without structural reforms, their gains risk fading once the crisis subsides. Read More
India’s Bold Move: Abeyance of Indus Waters Treaty Amid Rising Terrorism By Neeraj Singh Manhas — Analysis 08 May 2025The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India marks a turning point in South Asia’s geopolitical and environmental future. As water becomes both a strategic asset and a source of conflict, the stakes for regional stability and transboundary cooperation have never been higher. Read More
The Indo-Pakistan Military Clash: What it Means By Dr Claude Rakisits — Analysis 08 May 2025India’s military strikes deep into Pakistan is a major escalation of tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following a recent terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir. Pakistani retaliation is a distinct possibility, but both countries are fully aware how quickly things could get out of control. Read More
Tariffs, Tories, and Trudeau’s Successor: Canada’s Election Amid American Aggression By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 07 May 2025As Trump’s tariffs send economic shockwaves north, Canada faces a political reckoning. The election revealed a fractured federation struggling to form a common front in the face of escalating US pressure. Read More
Embedded Authoritarianism in the Xi Jinping Era By Dr Stefanie Kam Li Yee — Analysis 07 May 2025Since coming to power in 2013, Xi has recentralised authority in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Unlike earlier “integrated” authoritarian models where the party-state remained somewhat distinguishable from society, embedded authoritarianism enmeshes CCP networks at all levels, from foreign policy to the military, energy, and technology. Read More