Australian Outlook Blog Posts

17 Mar 2025
Once seen as a democratic success after Suharto’s fall, Indonesia’s smooth power transitions and active civil society fuelled optimism. However, in the
14 Mar 2025
Since taking office in 2022, the Albanese government has stabilised Australia-China relations, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holding his third
14 Mar 2025
Historically, Washington viewed BRICS as a fragmented bloc with limited geopolitical weight. However, the group’s recent expansion and efforts to
14 Mar 2025
Examining the Chinese Communist Party’s century-long trajectory, this volume analyses its resilience, ideological governance, and modernisation strategies. While offering rich
14 Mar 2025
The political dynamics between Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are not just a tale of two leaders; they represent
14 Mar 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Julie Bishop faces calls for a U.N. investigation over alleged conflicts of interest linked
13 Mar 2025
Disinformation stories are used by foreign states in an attempt to influence opinions and framing of foreign policy in the
13 Mar 2025
Hansbury’s book examines Belarus’s 2020 uprising, Lukashenka’s survival strategies, and the West’s response. While insightful and engaging, it overlooks key
12 Mar 2025
The world has marked International Women's Day at a time when it seems decades of gender equality efforts are up
12 Mar 2025
This article analyses the initial post-independence UK-Pakistan relationship through a decolonial lens and makes comparisons with recent developments. The importance
11 Mar 2025
The results of the German federal elections held on 28 February 2025 were quickly clear to everyone; now the traditionally
11 Mar 2025
Sharing disaster lessons plays a crucial role in strengthening resilience across Indo-Pacific countries. It fosters unity and collaboration, promoting international