New Government Takes Italy Back to the Future By Dr Giovanni Di Lieto — Analysis 01 September 2019Giuseppe Conte’s wrecking of the populist pact and reappointment as the 5 Star Movement’s prime minister paints him as a poster child for “Christian Democracy 2.0” in his government. Read More
Australian Foreign Policy in Political Time: Middle Power Creativity, Misplaced Friendships, and Crises of Leadership By Dr Wesley Widmaier — Analysis 01 September 2019In addressing the uncertainty Australia faces through its recurring shifts from stability to instability, it would be valuable to look at social psychological approaches, where ideas reduce uncertainty and stir stability. Read More
Hong Kong: An Impossible Game? By Dr Paul G Buchanan — Analysis 29 August 2019Recent protests in Hong Kong over the government’s extradition bill have resulted in breaches of the freedom of speech, assembly and movement. The strategic question for the protesters is how to negotiate from a position of weakness. Read More
Who's in Charge of Britain? By Dr Ben Wellings — Analysis 29 August 2019We can no longer assume the existence of such a thing as “the British people” in the singular. Scotland, London and the Catholic-nationalist parts of Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU; England and Wales are deeply divided on Brexit. Meanwhile, another referendum would silence the UK’s foremost democratic institution. Read More
Seven Go to Biarritz By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 29 August 2019In recent years the G7 has clearly been divided. Although this year's meeting produced no consensus on burning issues, it did provide some glimmers of hope. Read More
Australia In The World: Episode 27 By Dr Darren Lim and Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 29 August 2019Clare Walsh, DFAT Deputy Secretary speaks on multilateralism, aid and development. Read More
A Covert Push for Nuclear Weapons? By Dr Mark Diesendorf and Richard Broinowski AO — Analysis 26 August 2019Conservative media and other supporters of nuclear power for Australia are becoming more vocal. Although Australia ratified the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in 1973 and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1998, could this be a prelude to Australia developing a nuclear weapons program? Read More
Policy Options For Addressing the China-US Trade Imbalance By Professor Tony Makin — Analysis 26 August 2019The explosive trade war between China and the US persists due to the constant imposition of tariffs by either side. The solution lies in the appreciation of the Yuan against the US dollar and liberalising restrictions on US foreign domestic income (FDI) in China. Read More
Infrastructure, Conflict and the Pacific – Risks and Realities By Dr Anouk Ride — Analysis 26 August 2019The growth in Australia’s investment in the Pacific has led to a development of infrastructure. However, in respect to the Solomon Islands the delay in investing in infrastructure has resulted in a number of local conflict risks. Read More
Climate Change, the Pacific Islands Forum and Australia’s Inaction By Cecilia Millar-Rakisits — Fresh perspective 26 August 2019The Pacific Islands Forum clearly displayed Australia’s adamant position on not comprising its current coal-intensive interests. However, the focus should not just be centred on Australia’s use of coal but rather the issue of China’s pollution and how that could plague the Pacific Islands in the near future. Read More