Optimism and Madness in Zimbabwe By The Hon David Coltart17 August 2017Zimbabwe continues to suffer the repercussions of a 60-year-old war, but amid the bitterness there is room for optimism. Read More Play
Nikki Haley and the Trump Administration’s UN policy By Dr Elsina Wainwright AM — Analysis 17 August 2017The Trump administration’s evolving UN policy is a case study in how policymaking in the administration remains a work in progress. Read More
India at 70: The Absurdity of Hope By Dr Kimberley Layton 15 August 2017The irrational circumstances of the Partition continue to cast a shadow 70 years later. Read More
Pakistan and India: Creating an Enemy By Dr Nishank Motwani — Analysis 15 August 2017In the 70 years since independence from British colonial rule, the acrimonious relationship between India and Pakistan has been characterised by intense ideological differences. Read More
Not a Tweet from Australia on Trump’s Military Transgender Ban By Danielle Cave — Analysis 14 August 2017Australia has a reputation for inclusivity and diversity in its defence force, yet authorities shirked from taking a stand against Trump's military transgender ban. Read More
Lessons for Organising Cyber Security in Australia and Beyond By Graham Ingram and Frank Smith — Analysis 14 August 2017Australia's 25 years of experience in combating online threats is a rich source of guidance for structuring the country's future cyber security apparatus. Read More
From 'Vogue' to Civil War: The Rise and Fall of Asma al-Assad By Will McEniry — Fresh perspective 14 August 2017The public image of the first lady has been important to the Syrian government before and during the war. From fashion magazine darling to international pariah: Who really is Asma al-Assad? Read More
Reading Room: New Directions in Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Reviewed by Elizabeth Abbott — Reading room 13 August 2017Opinions differ on how to achieve Asia-Pacific economic integration in a post-TPP era. Are regional trade deals small steps towards greater economic collaboration in the region? Read More
Framing North Korea By Dr Jeffrey Robertson — Analysis 09 August 2017This week Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull let go of the tired talking points condemning North Korea’s provocations and implicitly recognised that miscalculation or wanton foolishness was at hand. Read More
Big Bombs and Big Egos: Pyongyang and Washington By Professor Mark Beeson — Analysis 09 August 2017Of all the problems undermining the idea of a rules-based international order, none is more unpredictable, dangerous and alarming than what to do about North Korea. Read More