At Mar-a-Lago, Trump and Xi both pocket 'wins' but little of substance By Professor Bates Gill — Analysis 10 April 2017The leaders of the world’s two most powerful nations both came out winners from the Mar-a-Lago summit, but […] Read More
Turkey's Referendum: A New Pasha? By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 10 April 2017This Sunday, Turkey will hold a national referendum seeking to confirm parliamentary sanction for a series of key constitutional changes to the political system. […] Read More
Tillerson-Lavrov Talks Will Mark a Decisive Moment in US-Russia Relations By Tony Kevin — Analysis 10 April 2017The US attack on a Syrian government airbase last week dangerously ratcheted up tension between the US and […] Read More
South Africa: Of Downgrades, Hubris and Redemption By Elizabeth Sidiropoulos — Analysis 08 April 2017Following South African President Jacob Zuma’s recent cabinet reshuffle, South Africa’s credit rating has been downgraded to “junk” status. The damage will be […] Read More
Fragile Refugee Agreement Reveals the Real Policy Failure By Marianne Dickie — Analysis 08 April 2017Slow progress is being made on Australia’s refugee deal with the United States, but in recent weeks US officials have fingerprinted and photographed […] Read More
Cracking the Glass Ceiling is Simply Not Good Enough By Claudia Russo — Fresh perspective 08 April 2017The full participation of women in national security is not only an issue of equality: it is vital to Australia’s capabilities and prosperity. […] Read More
The Estonian e-Governance Story By Dr Arvo Ott 08 April 2017The digital revolution is changing the way governments deliver services, listen to voters and develop policy. Estonia has been an e-governance leader since […] Read More
Why Chemical Weapons are Not Quite Cricket By Stjepan Bosnjak — Fresh perspective 08 April 2017The international taboo against chemical weapons is widespread albeit inconsistently applied. The reaction to the recent chemical attack in Syria demonstrates the West’s historical […] Read More
Missiles on the Mar-a-Lago Menu for Xi and Trump By Professor Mark Beeson — Analysis 06 April 2017Kim Jong-un’s decision to fire a missile on the eve of this week’s meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump will ensure a North Korean shadow […] Read More
Planning a More Ambitious Foreign Policy for Canberra By Ruth Pearce — Analysis 06 April 2017Australia’s head diplomats came from around the world to meet in Canberra as a group for the first time last week. It was […] Read More