COVID-19 And The Intersection Of Public Health Emergency And Disaster Law In The Pacific By James Nichols — Analysis 26 May 2022While many Pacific Islands escaped the worst of COVID-19 through isolation and elimination, the pandemic still left an impact in the form of outdating laws, overwhelming healthcare systems and stunting economies. Read More
Infinite Regress: Prioritising Decarbonisation in an Era of Unconstrained Geopolitical Competition By Jim Serpless — Analysis 25 May 2022The current conflict in Ukraine, and the ensuing energy shock, highlight the tension between a state’s parochial interests and collective efforts to decarbonise. As prioritising decarbonisation becoming more challenging, is it possible to separate the two? Read More
Democrats Can’t Make Compromises On Abortion And Still Call Themselves Champions Of Women’s Rights By Dr Malliga Och and Dr Jennifer M. Piscopo — Analysis 25 May 2022Reproductive rights are under attack in America. The Republican Party might be the anti-abortion party, but the Democratic Party is failing women across the United States. Read More
All Eyes On Antarctica: ATCM XLIV By Dr Hanne Nielsen, Bruno Arpi, Dr Jeffrey McGee and Dr Marcus Haward — Analysis 25 May 2022The Forty-Fourth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting is taking place in Berlin as a hybrid meeting. For the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties (ATCPs), it provides an opportunity to reassert their commitment to scientific research, international collaboration, and peace in Antarctica. Read More
Colombia's 2022 Presidential Elections By Dr Tatiana Gélvez Rubio — Analysis 25 May 2022The Colombian elections will feature a diverse range of candidates. As the country grapples with economic inequality and dissidence, strong leadership in Colombia will be more important than ever. Read More
Book Review: The Ethics of Exile: A Political Theory of Diaspora Reviewed by Dennyza Gabiella — Reading room 23 May 2022The Ethics of Exile: A Political Theory of Diaspora tells a different story of migration. Ashwini Vasanthakumar reveals the stories of ordinary exiles, showcasing their political agency and moral complexity, that are rarely told in histories written by the powerful. Read More
New Australian Government Must Draw “Red Lines” In Solomon Islands By Dr Anouk Ride — Analysis 23 May 2022The new Australian government will need to put aside it’s predecessor’s tough talk regarding China, and instead fix the blurred and messy security engagement Australia currently has in Solomon Islands. Read More
Nigeria’s Nollywood: From Small Screen to Global Screen By Dr Ezinne M. Ezepue — Analysis 23 May 2022Despite a lack of continuous government support, Nollywood has become a powerhouse of world cinema. With changes in technology and the introduction of international on-demand platforms, the industry can only expand further. Read More
In the United Kingdom, Troubles Re-Emerge By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 23 May 2022The relationship between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom is a complex one, characterised by violence and stark disagreement. Now, as Boris Johnson stands by the Northern Ireland Protocol, tensions are mounting once more Read More
20 May: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith — The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs 20 May 2022This week in Australian foreign affairs: passing of PNG Deputy PM Sam Basil, further sanctions on Russian and Belarusian entities and individuals, joint statement on Afghan women and girls, and more. Read More