Australian Outlook Blog Posts

01 Nov 2024
This week in Australian foreign affairs: new cooperation between Australia and the UK on climate and energy; first deployment of
31 Oct 2024
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a time when trust in the rules-based international system, capitalism,
31 Oct 2024
“The Dragon Roars Back” is a deep-dive into the leadership and foreign policy of the People's Republic of China. With
31 Oct 2024
The Japan-Philippines-US (JAPHUS) trilateral is a novelty among Indo-Pacific strategic minilaterals. The Philippines has played a significant role in its
30 Oct 2024
With Elon Musk actively supporting Donald Trump's campaign, one implication of a Trump victory in the 2024 US presidential election
30 Oct 2024
The killing of Yahya Sinwar, one of Hamas's most influential leaders, marks a pivotal moment in the Israel-Hamas conflict. But
30 Oct 2024
There is a disjunction between the Samoa CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) as reported in the media in Australia
29 Oct 2024
Drones and other UAVs have been increasingly integrated with modern military strategy, becoming vital intelligence gathering tools. However, while they
28 Oct 2024
Allan Behm's undertaking of the odd couple relationship that characterises the Australia-American relationship is refreshing and bold. Australia's foreign policy
25 Oct 2024
The surge of nationalism and populism in Central Europe has resulted in growing backing for right-wing parties, raising worries about
25 Oct 2024
In a recent piece in Australian Outlook, Michael Lawriwsky criticises some of the points I made in an earlier article
25 Oct 2024
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia; Albanese attends 2024 Commonwealth