Australian Outlook Blog Posts

06 Mar 2017
There is clearly a demand for the histories of Australians’ experiences in war. In 2015 we observed the centenary of
01 Mar 2017
After worrying delays, Indonesian President Widodo has finally met with Prime Minister Turnbull in Sydney. In spite of the countries’
01 Mar 2017
This week, Russia again used its veto to protect Syria from UN Security Council chemical weapons sanctions. While Russia’s involvement
28 Feb 2017
Trump's plans for a southern border wall with Mexico are well underway. Meanwhile, the US Border and Customs Protection Agency is being rewarded for its endorsement
28 Feb 2017
Last week, a major global trade deal, the Trade Facilitation Agreement, came into effect with barely a headline. It includes
28 Feb 2017
Citing the rise of strident nationalism globally and President Trump's disturbing comments on nuclear proliferation, this year atomic scientists moved
27 Feb 2017
Trade Minister Steven Ciobo’s recent visit to China confirmed the end of efforts to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The question
27 Feb 2017
On the weekend, left-leaning Italian parliamentarians who had split with the government formed a new progressive political party. Italy’s ongoing political
27 Feb 2017
With tensions in the South China Sea rising, prioritising regional defence strategy goals is more important than ever. Australia's approach
27 Feb 2017
North Korea has long maintained a reputation as one of the world’s worst human rights violators. This reputation makes its
26 Feb 2017
Amid a rapidly changing trading landscape, Australia must not settle for a Chinese or Japanese dominated Asia-Pacific trade strategy. Participation
22 Feb 2017
This week’s visit by Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signifies a shift in Israeli foreign policy. It provides an opportunity