The Rights and Wrongs of US Overflights in the South China Sea By Gupta — Analysis 28 May 2015Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as China’s “Wall of Sand” continues to grow. Over the past […] Read More
Conversations on an Indonesian Train - Pt. 2 By Palmos — Analysis 26 May 2015In part two of Conversations on an Indonesian Train, Dr Francis Palmos recounts his travels in East Java and his interactions with local people […] Read More
Supporters of an Australian Iron Cartel Have a Monopoly on Bad Economics Luke Hurst — Analysis 25 May 2015Intervening in the Iron Ore market to establish a cartel would be an ill-advised strategy as Australia’s decade […] Read More
Lest We Forget - The Western Front Stephen Brady AO CVO — Analysis 22 May 2015Australia’s Ambassador to France Mr Stephen Brady AO CVO reflects on the ANZAC role on the Western Front and the sacrifice made by both […] Read More
When Allies “Misspeak” By Professor Mark Beeson — Analysis 21 May 2015David Shear’s statement about placing B-1 bombers in Australia, and the reaction by officials in the US and Australia, reflects underlying tensions within […] Read More
Glitz Meets Politics: an Australian Viewer's Guide to Eurovision Voting Keshia Jacotine — Analysis 21 May 2015There is no denying that Eurovision is political, and separating the geopolitics of Europe from this contest remains […] Read More
Yemen: Faint Hopes for Peace Anthony Ricketts — Analysis 21 May 2015The US’s declining significance as a regional security guarantor in the Middle East, and Iran’s growing regional influence, offers little hope for a […] Read More
Conversations on an Indonesian Train By Palmos — Analysis 21 May 2015Dr Francis Palmos recounts his travels in East Java and conversations held with local people, most of whom were largely uninterested in the […] Read More
China’s Hmong Go Uncounted Sebastien Carrier — Analysis 21 May 2015The Hmong, an ethnic group which comprises 3 million people scattered across China, are not formally recognised by the government and suffer from […] Read More
Jokowi’s Turn to Solve the Papua Question By Dr Sidney Jones — Analysis 20 May 2015Indonesia needs to rethink its approach to Papua to successfully address the region’s grievances. Indonesia’s Papua, covering its two easternmost provinces, simmers with […] Read More