Australian Outlook Blog Posts

21 Aug 2025
In a matter of a few days, we witnessed what appears to be more progress on achieving peace in the
21 Aug 2025
Australia’s security and prosperity depend on open skies and sea lanes, but Taiwan’s exclusion from major international organisations creates dangerous
21 Aug 2025
As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, Pacific Island nations—among the most climate-vulnerable communities on earth—remain sidelined from global
20 Aug 2025
Population growth and rising consumption are central drivers of the climate crisis, yet discussions about population remain largely absent from
20 Aug 2025
On 8 August the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia met in the White House. The agreement they signed is a
20 Aug 2025
As Xi Jinping tightens his grip on power amid economic headwinds and political uncertainty, questions of succession loom large. The
19 Aug 2025
India’s democratic rituals remain lively, but the institutions supporting them are under growing pressure from centralised power, opaque funding, and
19 Aug 2025
On 15 August, the world watched something extraordinary unfold on a windswept Alaskan tarmac. President Donald Trump clapped and smiled
19 Aug 2025
BRICS’ expansion and evolving financial initiatives highlight its dual role as both a symbol of Global South solidarity and a
19 Aug 2025
The latest news about the likely German and British joint military project to develop the "Super-Taurus" missile system indicates the
18 Aug 2025
Isaac B. Kardon’s China’s Law of the Sea offers a comprehensive analysis of how China is reshaping maritime norms through
18 Aug 2025
Australia’s productivity debate is stuck on hours and wages. The bigger lever is regulatory clarity for AI—paired with a practical