Australian Outlook Blog Posts

21 Jan 2015
Australian farmers and agribusiness should be preparing themselves to take advantage of opportunities arising from falling oil prices and a
21 Jan 2015
Thorough background knowledge and the ability to empathise are essential components to conducting successful state-to-state relations.  Henry Kissinger once said
19 Jan 2015
When engaging the Indo-Pacific region, Australia doesn't need to be a 'shark' to be a winner. Adopting a 'dolphin' strategy
19 Jan 2015
While the results of Taiwan’s local elections were serious blow to the KMT, they should not be interpreted as a
17 Jan 2015
2015 brings the 70th anniversary of Australia’s first attempt to recognise Indonesia. Among the least known actions in Australia's diplomatic
16 Jan 2015
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a health security issue presenting unique challenges not only to human and animal health but also
15 Jan 2015
In a second article examining the internal threats shared by India and Pakistan, it is argued that Hindu zealots are
15 Jan 2015
To what extent should South Korea and Australia cooperate with the US in expanding US-led bilateral and mini-lateral security mechanisms
15 Jan 2015
Tehran sees a nuclear capability as the ultimate shield, rather than as a potential sword. I’ve read with interest Andy
14 Jan 2015
A walk through last year's winners in soft power diplomacy.  The contestants are on stage for the annual Madeleine Award for the
14 Jan 2015
Jihadis in Pakistan. Zealots in India. How two old enemies can change their narratives. Rooting out the poison of religious
14 Jan 2015
In a week dominated by news about the attack against Charlie Hebdo by three suspected Islamist militants, it is argued that