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The Myth of Robin Hood in the Horn of Africa: Piracy and Welfare in Somalia
28 Apr 2026
The Myth of Robin Hood in the Horn of Africa: Piracy and Welfare in Somalia
Somali piracy has mutated into a high-precision ransom industry, capable of challenging global navies and rewriting local welfare. Pirates legitimise their attacks with a Robin Hood narrative, presented as a [...]
24 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
24 Apr 2026
24 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
By Alexandra Desailly
Asia’s Sport Statecraft Is Faltering: Australia Must Lead, Not Follow
23 Apr 2026
Asia’s Sport Statecraft Is Faltering: Australia Must Lead, Not Follow
By Darren Coughlan
Access or Advantage? Rethinking the EU–Australia Trade Deal
23 Apr 2026
Access or Advantage? Rethinking the EU–Australia Trade Deal
By Hangga Fathana and Iryna Taliian
The Russia-Ukraine War Reveals the Limits of “CNN Effect”
22 Apr 2026
The Russia-Ukraine War Reveals the Limits of “CNN Effect”
By Akshit Tyagi

Editor's Picks

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“We Are Architects”
AIIA National Conference 2025, An Official View, Editor's Picks
20 Nov 2025
“We Are Architects”
Selling Doubt: The Economics of Climate Denial
Editor's Picks, Fresh perspectives
14 Nov 2025
Selling Doubt: The Economics of Climate Denial
The Australian Case for US Hegemony
Editor's Picks, Fresh perspectives
31 Oct 2025
The Australian Case for US Hegemony
Eighty Years On: Reflections on WWII and Veterans’ Experiences
Analysis, Editor's Picks
26 Sep 2025
Eighty Years On: Reflections on WWII and Veterans’ Experiences

Analysis

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Asia’s Sport Statecraft Is Faltering: Australia Must Lead, Not Follow
Analysis
23 Apr 2026
Asia’s Sport Statecraft Is Faltering: Australia Must Lead, Not Follow
Access or Advantage? Rethinking the EU–Australia Trade Deal
Analysis
23 Apr 2026
Access or Advantage? Rethinking the EU–Australia Trade Deal
A Blessing and Curse: Indonesia’s Chokepoint Power
Analysis
22 Apr 2026
A Blessing and Curse: Indonesia’s Chokepoint Power
More Than Just a Review: The Ninth Review of UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is Likely To Be a Battle For Human Rights
Analysis
21 Apr 2026
More Than Just a Review: The Ninth Review of UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is Likely To Be a Battle For Human Rights
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Reading room

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Book Review: Asian Crucible- Globalization, Geopolitics and the Contest for the Future.
Reading room
31 Mar 2026
Book Review: Asian Crucible- Globalization, Geopolitics and the Contest for the Future.
Book Review: Why Haiti Needs New Narratives – A Post-Quake Chronicle
Reading room
26 Feb 2026
Book Review: Why Haiti Needs New Narratives – A Post-Quake Chronicle
Book Review: Rethinking Techno-Politics in the Digital Age- Global Technology Relations and Security
Reading room
05 Feb 2026
Book Review: Rethinking Techno-Politics in the Digital Age- Global Technology Relations and Security
Book Review: The Big Fix- Rebuilding Australia’s National Security
Reading room
28 Jan 2026
Book Review: The Big Fix- Rebuilding Australia’s National Security

Fresh perspectives

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The Myth of Robin Hood in the Horn of Africa: Piracy and Welfare in Somalia
Fresh perspectives
28 Apr 2026
The Myth of Robin Hood in the Horn of Africa: Piracy and Welfare in Somalia
The Russia-Ukraine War Reveals the Limits of “CNN Effect”
Fresh perspectives
22 Apr 2026
The Russia-Ukraine War Reveals the Limits of “CNN Effect”
The Day After Diplomacy: What Lies Ahead for Pakistan 
Fresh perspectives
16 Apr 2026
The Day After Diplomacy: What Lies Ahead for Pakistan 
Houston, We Have a Priority Problem
Fresh perspectives
02 Apr 2026
Houston, We Have a Priority Problem

The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

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24 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
24 Apr 2026
24 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
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The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
17 Apr 2026
17 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
10 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
10 Apr 2026
10 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
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The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
02 Apr 2026
2 April 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs