The Prospects of a Two-State Solution for Kurdistan By Dr Loqman Radpey 03 May 2024The “two-state solution” is often touted as a response to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Could it be the answer to the Kurdistan issue as well? Read More
Unpacking the Evolving Türkiye-Malaysia Partnership and its Repercussions on the Indo-Pacific By Cheuk Yui (Thomas) Kwong 02 May 2024The frequent exchanges between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have raised eyebrows within and beyond the context of the Türkiye-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The time may have come to re-evaluate Türkiye and Malaysia's roles in the Indo-Pacific. Read More
The AUKUS Expansion: A Step Towards Bolstering Security and Stability in the Indo-Pacific By Dr Ashok Sharma 02 May 2024AUKUS is a program with big promises for reinforcing regional security through technology transfer and multination force interoperability. Bringing Japan into the Pillar II platform will enhance capabilities and strengthen deterrence. Read More
Israel, the US, Iran: It’s Much About Messaging By Ian Dudgeon 01 May 2024Recent strikes by Israel, the United States, and Iran have prompted concerns that an escalation of conflict to broader regional proportions may be close at hand. Closer examination reveals a more careful selection of strikes, demonstrating deterrence and resolve. Read More
Thinking Laterally in the Indian Ocean By Tom Barber 30 April 2024Australia’s commitment to strengthening the Indian Ocean’s multilateral architecture is a long-term goal that will require patience. Australia should leverage bi- and mini-lateral cooperation in the interim to shape a region that reflects its interests. Read More
Disintegration of the State in Sudan: A Year After the Eruption of War By Dr Faiza El-Higzi 30 April 2024Ongoing violence in Sudan is causing a severe humanitarian crisis. The involvement of international actors is exacerbating the escalation. Read More
Debating the Merits and Demerits of Trump’s Foreign Policy Unpredictability By Professor Stephen Nagy and Dr Satoru Nagao 29 April 2024Democratic states have a lot to consider with the prospect of a potential second Trump administration in their calculations for foreign and strategic relations. The Biden administration's orthodox foreign policy is stability focused, but Trump's unpredictability may be more useful for dealing with China and Russia. Read More
Addressing the 2021 Myanmar Coup: A New Strategy for ASEAN By Dr Tun-Aung Shwe 29 April 2024ASEAN must shift away from its military-centric engagement with Myanmar. In doing so, it must embrace a process and posture that addresses underlying structural inequities. Read More
26 April 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Dr Adam Bartley 26 April 2024This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese joins PNG PM Marape on the Kokoda Trail for ANZAC Day; Marles in Türkiye and UAE; Wong announces new ambassadors; new tariff relief for Ukraine, and more. Read More
Book Review: Identities, Nationalism, and the State: The Politics and Ethnicity and Minority Regimes in the Middle East By Khalid Al Bostanji 26 April 2024In this volume, Miaad A. Hassan takes issue with “defined” political and social systems, and outlines how majorities and minorities in the Middle East shape political identities. These identities have not been secterian but rather responsive to political and external challenges. Read More
The Silence and Shame of Human Trafficking in Fiji By Ellia Green OAM 26 April 2024Despite the attraction of Fiji's natural beauty and cultural richness, there is an underlying issue that must be addressed: human trafficking. Like many other countries in the world, Fiji is not immune to this global problem. Read More