Australian Outlook Blog Posts

14 Aug 2025
Burkina Faso’s interim president, Ibrahim Traoré, has reignited Pan-African consciousness with a bold anti-imperialist agenda rooted in self-reliance, resource nationalism,
14 Aug 2025
Indonesia’s growing economic alignment with BRICS partners masks a more nuanced defence strategy—one that cultivates ties with both Washington and
13 Aug 2025
Australia’s Antarctic presence—vital for science and climate security—has been overshadowed by other strategic priorities, leaving influence at risk. Without sustained
12 Aug 2025
Global efforts to curb plastic pollution are nearing a decisive moment, with negotiations for a binding international treaty entering their
12 Aug 2025
This decade may seem like high season for the imagined monsters of Antonio Gramsci as we witness the destruction of
11 Aug 2025
Often described as paradise on earth and the “abode of gods,” Kashmir has long stood as a symbol of cultural
11 Aug 2025
The tariff deal between the EU and US signals a major setback for Europe’s autonomy. Lack of political power in
08 Aug 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Japanese Mogami-class frigate selected as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy Frigate
08 Aug 2025
Donald Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs and sanctions on Brazil marks a dramatic escalation in US interference in a key
07 Aug 2025
With Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Arctic Council paused all operations for the first time since its inception.
07 Aug 2025
During the past weeks, media coverage of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, including the creation of widespread famine
07 Aug 2025
As global rivalries intensify, Serbia stands at a complex geopolitical juncture. The country is simultaneously pursuing accession negotiations with the