Japan’s Maritime Security Strategy: The Japan Coast Guard and Maritime Outlaws reviewer Dr. Christian Wirth — Reading room 01 August 2014Japan has long been characterised as a passive actor in international politics, reacting to rather than acting in […] Read More
Controlling the Iraqi Dams: The Key to Controlling the Country Soazic Heslot 01 August 2014Jihadist militia group ‘The Islamic State’ is progressing towards control of key Iraqi dams. These developments in the […] Read More
Issues Brief Colin Chapman01 August 2014Israel and Hamas have agreed a 72-hour humanitarian truce, with talks planned in Cairo to try to get it extended, the BBC reports. […] Read More
C20: A Focus on Inequality Tim Costello — Analysis 31 July 2014As the gulf between the world’s privileged and poor widens, Tim Costello, Chair of the C20 Steering Committee, calls for not only greater […] Read More
NATO and Australia – Why Common Partnership Matters to Both Barbora Maronkova — Analysis 31 July 2014In today’s interconnected world NATO’s global partnership network seeks to provide an effective response to international security challenges. There are good reasons for Australia […] Read More
Issues Brief Colin Chapman30 July 2014After intensive lobbying by US President Barack Obama and Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, European Union leaders have agreed the most extensive sanctions […] Read More
Future of Navy Modernisation: An Interview With Rear Admiral Mark Campbell By Serge DeSilva-Ranasinghe 30 July 2014The Royal Australian Navy today is headed towards a challenging era replete with the introduction of new capabilities […] Read More
Staying on Track Claudia Schmucker and Katharina Gnath — Analysis 29 July 2014The G20 as an informal forum is ideal for frank discussions, but the Brisbane Summit must deliver on the two main issues, global […] Read More
In War, Civilians are Paying the Highest Price Andrea Lunt 29 July 2014Despite the fact that international humanitarian law is meant to protect civilians in armed conflict situations, civilian casualties in Gaza, Afghanistan and Iraq […] Read More
Issues Brief Colin Chapman28 July 2014Two global issues continue to dominate world affairs – the aftermath of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight 17 by Moscow-backed rebels in […] Read More