Australian Outlook Blog Posts

24 Oct 2024
If a blame narrative gains traction in Ukraine, it could deepen internal divisions and jeopardise the nation's democratic future. Russia
24 Oct 2024
The illegitimacy of war for profit has profoundly shaped the diplomacy around warfare. This produces constraints on peacemaking and means
23 Oct 2024
The Israel-Hamas-Iran conflict is driven by deep historical, religious, and ideological forces. Collective traumas and existential fears on all sides
23 Oct 2024
In ”Smoke and Ashes,” Amitav Ghosh takes the reader through a broad, yet deeply personal exploration of opium's history, its
22 Oct 2024
The proposition for Bangladesh and ASEAN to move closer together in partnership, and unity, seems to have stalled. While both
21 Oct 2024
China’s extensive use of subsidies is a significant driver of global trade tensions, influencing market dynamics and prompting concerns about
21 Oct 2024
Colin Chapman, former Australian Outlook columnist, world renowned journalist, tv presenter, and author passed away this weekend. He was an
18 Oct 2024
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese reaffirms Australia’s commitment to ASEAN centrality; Abrams tanks to be sent to Ukraine;
18 Oct 2024
There must be a reconciliation between the human rights agenda and current humanitarian realities. In Gaza, the daily struggle is
17 Oct 2024
In a recent piece for Australian Outlook Graeme Gill writes that I and others “dispute the importance of NATO,” claiming
17 Oct 2024
Geopolitical tensions have intensified across the Middle East, amplifying the Iran-Israel standoff and reshaping regional power dynamics. Israel, deeply impacted
16 Oct 2024
The circular economy offers a potential paradigm shift in addressing global crises by reducing material waste and fostering innovation. However,