Australian Outlook Blog Posts

29 Dec 2014
In the climate of Australia's recent aid cuts, it is hoped that the Australia Awards for Africa program remains intact. 
29 Dec 2014
The sixth International Workshop on the South China Sea provided new insights into confidence building measures that may influence the nature
27 Dec 2014
Statelessness persists despite the universal right to nationality Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that everyone
26 Dec 2014
Governments and NGOs need learn from the past to ensure that international response systems are truly fit for purpose. Today
24 Dec 2014
On this day, 24 December, as a Christmas present to the world, the International Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) comes into
23 Dec 2014
The Federal Government’s 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan does not feature the long-term vision required for a 20-year strategy.
23 Dec 2014
ASEAN deserves more focused attention from both Australia’s business community and foreign policymakers.Things just haven’t clicked the way they should
22 Dec 2014
We must protect the most vulnerable person in international commercial surrogacy. In 2014 the international spotlight has turned with full-force
22 Dec 2014
Despite the Abe administration’s win in Japan’s lower house election, its victory must be heavily qualified. The Abe administration’s win
22 Dec 2014
What are the implications of China's anti-monopoly law? Surprise raids by Chinese government officials on the offices of major multinationals
20 Dec 2014
The COP 20 in Lima, and New York's recent decision to ban fracking, has elevated discussions about alternative energy sources, an issue
19 Dec 2014
Some media outlets are reporting that the Sydney hostage situation was the work of a lone madman rather than an