ICC Afghanistan Investigation may put US Personnel in the Dock Analysis 06 November 2017Last week's decision by the International Criminal Court to investigate Afghanistan will potentially bring US wartime activities such as 'extraordinary rendition' under the court's jurisdiction for the first time. Read More
Complexities of Foreign Policy Bipartisanship: Lessons From Canada By Professor Kim Richard Nossal — Analysis 06 November 2017Foreign policy bipartisanship is a common theme in Westminster systems such as Australia's. Looking at the particular case of Canada reveals a complex set of outcomes, each with its own merits and disadvantages. Read More
Berlusconi, Beppe and the Gordian Knot of Italy's Electoral Reform By Dr Giovanni Di Lieto — Analysis 06 November 2017After the victory of Silvio Berlusconi's candidate in last weekend's Sicilian election, and with prospects of a Berlusconi comeback in the 2018 national poll, it's time to reconsider the Italian political landscape in the wake of major electoral reform. Read More
The Manus Island Stand-off and Australia-PNG Relations By Jenny Hayward-Jones — Analysis 02 November 2017The stand-off at the asylum seeker detention centre on Manus Island has created a predictable crisis with no clear long-term resolution and potentially serious consequences for Australia-PNG bilateral relations. Read More
The Past, Present and Future of Independence for Catalonia By Dr Ferran Martinez i Coma — Analysis 02 November 2017The push for Catalan independence has triggered one of Spain's biggest crises in decades. How did it come to this? Is there a way forward? Read More
South Africa is Alive with Possibilities By HE Ms Beryl Sisulu — Analysis 31 October 2017Despite economic challenges and recent domestic strife, South Africa is working towards a strong future. Combatting corruption and pursing international economic and political collaboration will be important steps. Read More
Regulating Space to Boost Australian Opportunity By Professor Steven Freeland — Analysis 31 October 2017The recently announced Australian space agency opens a new frontier for opportunity but the country must prepare its legislation for the journey into outer space. Read More
Powerful But Not Popular: The Perennial Shinzo Abe By Dr Bryce Wakefield — Analysis 23 October 2017Prime Minister Shinzo Abe maintained his commanding majority in Japan's election but constitutional revision, Abe's pet project, may still be a long shot. Read More
When Foreign Investment Met International Trade: The Austrade Nexus By Dr Stephanie Fahey — Analysis 23 October 2017Australia's prosperity depends heavily on strengthening its trade and investment globally and the recent convergence of the two has required serious changes at Austrade. Read More
Three Foreign Policy Certainties For Uncertain Times By Mukund Narayanamurti — Analysis 23 October 2017How can Australia navigate international uncertainty to ensure its foreign policy works to secure the country's prosperity? Read More