Offensive Cyber Capability: Why not? Patrick Hill — Fresh perspective 24 June 2014Over the long-term the benefits for Australia developing an offensive cyber capability outweigh the costs. Australia should develop the capacity to utilise technological […] Read More
Victory and Doubt: What Narendra Modi Means for Indian Diversity Kimberley Layton — Fresh perspective 13 June 201430 years after the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 communal violence continues to be an issue in India. This […] Read More
Everyone Wants the World Cup – Except Brazilians Dominic Meoli — Fresh perspective 11 June 2014As the most-watched tournament in the world begins, domestic tensions have cast doubts on whether Brazil will be able to stage a peaceful World Cup. Usually […] Read More
Our Anzacs and Child Soldiers Mhairi Cowden — Fresh perspective 04 June 2014Around Australia we are commemorating the Centenary of Anzac, but on June 4 we will also be commemorating the International Day of Innocent […] Read More
QE: Outsourcing Responsibility Patrick Hill — Fresh perspective 23 May 2014In the context of the global financial crisis central banks have successfully taken on larger responsibilities deploying unconventional tools to stabilise markets and […] Read More
Dishonourable Disguise: Securitising Moral Issues Simon Asfour — Fresh perspective10 April 2014In a world order consumed by ever-changing security issues, the role of securitisation has taken a dangerous form. Political actors have the ability […] Read More
The Hidden History of Chinese International Relations Lu Peng — Fresh perspective 10 April 2014International relations has long been part of China’s higher education system. Hiding this part of history has proved detrimental to attempts to develop […] Read More
Indonesia: A Wildcard in a High-Stakes Game Matthew O'Neil — Fresh perspective 28 March 2014The Australia-Indonesia relationship has seen a number of incredible developments over the past five months. The Edward Snowden leaks shattered a delicate cooperative […] Read More
Minerals, security and aid: what’s going wrong in the DRC? Felicity Driver — Fresh perspective13 March 2014Lasting security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are under threat due to resource exploitation. Long-term peace requires institutional development […] Read More
Scot Free: the Implications of Scotland’s 2014 Independence Referendum Katherine Gordon — Fresh perspective 07 February 2014Scotland’s independence referendum—pursued by the political elite rather than driven by a grassroots movement—raises questions about the viability […] Read More