Australian Outlook Blog Posts

26 Jun 2017
Contractors have played invaluable roles in UN operations over the past 30 years. Despite this, private operators continue to occupy a
26 Jun 2017
The traditional allies of Caribbean countries have reduced their involvement in the region, making it an opportune time for Australia to
23 Jun 2017
The Trump administration's decision to restrict working visas has affected India more than anywhere else and will mark the first meeting between
23 Jun 2017
In the wake of the 2015 Australia-China Free Trade Agreement, trade between the two countries remains dominated by commodities exports.
23 Jun 2017
The past year has destabilised the business-as-usual trajectory for trade liberalisation: dissatisfaction with established positions is on the rise and politicians must
23 Jun 2017
As the world looks to the United Nations Security Council to help resolve mounting global issues, achieving consensus among the
19 Jun 2017
The resounding victory of En Marche in the French parliamentary elections will enable President Emmanuel Macron to pursue his political
19 Jun 2017
Despite the apparent best efforts of Australia, the US and others, the second round of United Nations talks to negotiate a
19 Jun 2017
Australia and the European Union are set to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement later this year. Looking beyond trade
19 Jun 2017
A hard Brexit will harm the Irish peace process, restoring the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
19 Jun 2017
Commentary on China’s growing influence in Canberra has overlooked the broader picture. The engagement of foreign players in domestic politics
19 Jun 2017
Professor William Maley’s book, What is a Refugee? seeks to contribute to the knowledge of the general reader about the complexity