China Rumbles in the South China Sea Analysis 09 June 2016The 2016 Shangri-La Dialogue saw the Chinese and US delegates continue their traditional kabuki-like ritual repartee with the South China Sea looming large. China’s […] Read More
Australia’s Antarctic Policy Under Threat? By Dr Daniel Bray — Analysis 09 June 2016Australia’s standing as a claimant state and a historical leader gives it a special responsibility to act in ways that safeguard the integrity […] Read More
Security Challenge in Kazakhstan By Luke J Dawes — Analysis 09 June 2016A fatal attack in Kazakhstan this week highlights the threat of terror across Central Asia. Like its neighbours, if the Kazakh government cannot […] Read More
Australia–Singapore Defence Deal is Smart But Not Risk-Free By Michael Barr — Analysis 09 June 2016The recent Australia–Singapore deal may be a reason for jubilation, but Australian policymakers should remain mindful of the possibility of Singapore switching sides given its willingness […] Read More
The End of American World Order Reviewed by Associate Professor Andrew Phillips — Reading room 08 June 2016To what extent is the American world order in decline, and what form of international order will take its place? This is the […] Read More
New Dynamic for South China Sea Fisheries By Dr Michael Fabinyi — Fresh perspective 07 June 2016The politicisation of the fishing industry has become central to the maritime dispute between China and the Philippines but the new Philippine president-elect […] Read More
Pakistan: Dynamics of Balochistan By The Hon Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar 05 June 2016The Hon Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar, spokesperson for the government of Balochistan, discusses the political dynamics at play in the southwestern Pakistani province. […] Read More
The Cultural Revolution Will Not Be Revived By Neil Thomas — Analysis 04 June 2016The Chinese Communist Party remains tight-lipped on the Cultural Revolution and has not yet openly acknowledged the need to learn from past mistakes; […] Read More
A History of Modern Indonesia Reviewed by Sebastian McLellan — Reading room 04 June 2016Indonesia is an immensely diverse and complex place. Its myriad islands span thousands of kilometres, lying at the confluence of the Indian and […] Read More
Australian Foreign Policy: The Coalition Approach By The Hon Julie Bishop MP — Analysis 03 June 2016This paper is part of the Australian Journal of International Affairs’ 2016 Federal Election Special and outlines the Coalition’s approach to international affairs. […] Read More