Why the US struggles against Japan in TPP negotiations By Professor Aurelia George Mulgan — Analysis 29 August 2014Professor Aurelia George Mulgan looks into the negotiation dynamics between the United States and Japan during the talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Real progress in Trans-Pacific […] Read More
Energising Emerging Economies Dr Abdulaziz Sager — Analysis 29 August 2014As a major oil exporter and positive influence on stabilising global energy markets, Saudi Arabia’s role in the G20 is a benevolent one […] Read More
(Lack of) Gender Equality at the G20 Conrad Liveris — Fresh perspective 28 August 2014Madeleine Albright’s granddaughter once asked her why people thought she was special by being Secretary of State; she believed that “only women” held […] Read More
An Interim Report Card on the Modi Government By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA — Analysis 25 August 2014Three months into Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Mod’s tenure, how do we assess his record to date? So far he has neither delivered […] Read More
Inspiring Infrastructure as an Ideal Way Forward Dr Stephen Grenville AO — Analysis 25 August 2014In order to attract private sector investment, Dr Stephen Grenville proposes a progressive G20-led collaboration between multilateral development banks, credit rating agencies and […] Read More
Potential for a Light-Bulb Moment Xu Yi-Chong — Analysis 22 August 2014A G20 emphasis on energy infrastructure, reducing impractical subsidies, better technology and instituting new rules will strengthen global energy market resilience, argues Professor […] Read More
Food Security in Asia: Challenges, Policies and Implications reviewer James Ingram AO FAIIA — Reading room 22 August 2014The spike in global food prices in 2007-2008 caused panic among consumers and governments in developing countries dependent on imported food. Prices have […] Read More
Playing the Long Game: the Demise of China’s ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ in the South China Sea Benjamin Schreer — Analysis 21 August 2014China continues to play a long game in asserting its territorial claims and hegemonic ambitions in the South […] Read More
Medieval War Crimes in Iraq and Syria Colin Chapman21 August 2014The medieval public beheading of an American journalist by an apparently British jihadist has reignited a sense of indignation about the need to […] Read More
Breaking the Deadlocks Wei Min — Analysis 19 August 2014The time has come for greater collaboration and dedicated action from all members if the G20 is to fulfil its promise and remain […] Read More