Australian Outlook Blog Posts

08 Feb 2015
As one of the hallmarks of Indonesia’s democratization process, decentralization has received plenty of academic attention in recent years. One
07 Feb 2015
By reaching out to his main political rival, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo could ensure that his anti-corruption credentials are
06 Feb 2015
Peter Greste's case highlights a certain hypocrisy relating to press freedom. The timing was intriguing. On the day Australian journalist
05 Feb 2015
Since the UN Secretary-General selection process favours agreeableness above visionary objectives, Ban Ki-moon’s successor in 2017 is unlikely to embody
05 Feb 2015
The potential execution of two Australian citizens threatens to strain Australia-Indonesia relations. It now seems almost inevitable that two Australians, drug
05 Feb 2015
Is there a common model of politics across East Asia? This is the question animating Bruce Gilley’s comprehensive and provocative
04 Feb 2015
The emergence of China as a 21st-century superpower has already had profound impacts on Australia. As China reshapes the balance
04 Feb 2015
Are oil and gas being left out of current conflict narratives? Recent conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine have
03 Feb 2015
‘Comparative Study of Child Soldiering on Myanmar-China Border’ is a technical monograph examining the extremely important issue of child soldiering
01 Feb 2015
The presence and perseverance of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia demonstrate Cambodia’s resilience and desire for post-conflict justice.
31 Jan 2015
The recent election of President Maithripala Sirisena heralds a golden opportunity for Sri Lanka to heal old wounds and to
31 Jan 2015
150 years ago today, the US Congress passed the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. Hidden behind closed doors, the abuse of