Falling Fossil Fuel Prices Create a Climate Change Opportunity Andrew Elek — Analysis 29 January 2015The recent and sharp fall in fossil fuel prices, thanks to new extractive techniques, will not last forever. […] Read More
A Tale of Two National Holidays By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA — Analysis 28 January 2015While 26 January is an important national holiday in both India and Australia, the events and conversations marking this year’s occasions could not […] Read More
Understanding ANZUS: Unpacking Australia's Treaty Commitments By Cam Hawker — Analysis 28 January 2015ANZUS is a trade off with some unexpected obligations. Recent polling suggests that support for Australia’s US alliance remains strong but the public […] Read More
Dispatches on Diplomacy – Ruminations on Reporting and Prediction Geoff Miller — Analysis 28 January 2015While reports from diplomats comprise an important basis for policy formulation, it is wise to consider who reads […] Read More
Death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah: a Succession Story Mat Hardy — Analysis 23 January 2015The passing of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will change little in the kingdom and its relations with the West. The monarch had been ailing […] Read More
Bali Nine: Hypocrisy, Politics and Courts Play Out in Death Row Lottery Tim Lindsey — Analysis 23 January 2015One of the strongest arguments against the death penalty is that its administration is fundamentally unfair. Too often, […] Read More
Megaevents, Sports Diplomacy and the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Stuart Murray — Analysis 23 January 2015The 2015 Asian Cup presents tremendous opportunities in the field of sport diplomacy. International sporting tournaments (or megaevents, as they’re increasingly known) are […] Read More
Oil Prices: the Upside for Australian Agriculture Tess Marslen — Analysis 21 January 2015Australian farmers and agribusiness should be preparing themselves to take advantage of opportunities arising from falling oil prices and a lower exchange rate. […] Read More
Dispatches on Diplomacy – Sowing the Seeds for Strong Relations Geoff Miller — Analysis 21 January 2015Thorough background knowledge and the ability to empathise are essential components to conducting successful state-to-state relations. Henry Kissinger […] Read More
Australia in Asia: Time for a ‘Dolphin’ Strategy Bruno Hellendorff and Tanguy Struye de Swielande — Analysis 19 January 2015When engaging the Indo-Pacific region, Australia doesn’t need to be a ‘shark’ to be a winner. Adopting a ‘dolphin’ strategy is far more […] Read More