From Red to Purple, Green and White: Politics and International Women’s Day By Emeritus Professor Marian Sawer — Analysis 07 March 2017From the red of its socialist and communist origins to the inclusive, global focus of its contemporary tricolour, […] Read More
Jokowi’s Visit Heralds New Optimism for Bilateral Trade By Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller — Analysis 01 March 2017After worrying delays, Indonesian President Widodo has finally met with Prime Minister Turnbull in Sydney. In spite of the countries’ past animosities, Australia-Indonesia […] Read More
The Illusion of Military Victory in Syria By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 01 March 2017This week, Russia again used its veto to protect Syria from UN Security Council chemical weapons sanctions. While Russia’s involvement in Aleppo has […] Read More
Trump’s Border (In)securities By Assistant Professor Michelle Téllez and Assistant Professor Maurice R. Magaña — Analysis 28 February 2017Trump’s plans for a southern border wall with Mexico are well underway. Meanwhile, the US Border and Customs Protection Agency is being rewarded for its endorsement of the president […] Read More
The Most Important Multilateral Trade Agreement You Never Heard Of Just Came into Effect By Alejandro Reyes — Analysis 28 February 2017Last week, a major global trade deal, the Trade Facilitation Agreement, came into effect with barely a headline. […] Read More
New Italian Party Exposes Vulnerabilities By Dr Giovanni Di Lieto — Analysis 27 February 2017On the weekend, left-leaning Italian parliamentarians who had split with the government formed a new progressive political party. Italy’s ongoing political turmoil endangers Paolo […] Read More
North Korea Pays Lip-Service to UN By Jonathan T. Chow — Analysis 27 February 2017North Korea has long maintained a reputation as one of the world’s worst human rights violators. This reputation makes its surprise adoption of […] Read More
Australia Risks Isolation from Regional Trade By Tristan Kenderdine — Analysis 26 February 2017Amid a rapidly changing trading landscape, Australia must not settle for a Chinese or Japanese dominated Asia-Pacific trade strategy. Participation in multiple regional […] Read More
Why Australia Needs To Be Straight-Talking With Netanyahu By Gabriel Mitchell — Analysis 22 February 2017This week’s visit by Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signifies a shift in Israeli foreign policy. It provides an opportunity to enhance bilateral […] Read More
Trump’s Wall Stirs Mexican Nationalism By Dr Ruth Adler — Analysis 22 February 2017Recent demonstrations in Mexico against US President Trump are indicative of both anti-US sentiment and dissatisfaction with the government of Mexican President Peña Nieto. Peña Nieto’s response […] Read More