David E Kiwuwa 18 February 2022David E Kiwuwa is Associate Professor of International Studies at the University of Nottingham. David is broadly working on ethnic politics, conflict analysis, […] Read More
Book Review: Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire By John West 14 February 2022Collision Course charts the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. It delves into the nitty-gritty and complexities of the international business and political relations in the “Alliance” between three motor vehicle giants – Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi. Read More
Towards Europe’s 2050 Climate Neutrality: Is There a Place for the Energy Charter Treaty? By Dr Ivana Damjanovic 27 January 2022Achieving climate neutrality is a major goal for the European Union. To make a sufficient contribution in this sector, the Energy Charter Treaty must be reformed. Read More
Another Piece in the Jigsaw: Australia and Japan Sign Long-Awaited Reciprocal Access Agreement By Thomas Wilkins 20 January 2022As parts of their Special Strategic Partnership, Australia and Japan have formally signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement. This will enable even closer cooperation between their respective military forces, including training, base access, and logistics. Read More
Dr Amanda H A Watson 20 January 2022Dr Amanda H A Watson is a Research Fellow with the Department of Pacific Affairs at Australian National University. Her research focuses on […] Read More
China Tightens Central American Grip as Taiwan Loses Another Ally By Arthur Mac Dowell 11 January 2022China’s influence is expanding in Central America. This has contributed to Taiwan’s isolation from its diplomatic allies in the region, and has significant implications for the geopolitical competition between China and the USA. Read More
2021 in Review: Coup Fatigue: Why Sudanese Civilians Want their Country Back By Associate Professor Anne L. Bartlett 28 December 2021Sudan’s fragile peace is on the brink. Sudan’s civilians must come together to prevent the transition to democracy failing and the country falling back into authoritarian rule. Read More
2021 in Review: Always Immoral, Now Illegal: The Nuclear Ban Treaty Becomes Law By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 24 December 2021The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons prohibits the development, production, possession, transfer, receipt, testing, hosting, use, and threat of use of nuclear weapons. Today it becomes law – the most significant multilateral development in nuclear arms control since the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty entered into force in 1970. Read More
Professor Adrian Walsh 15 December 2021Adrian Walsh is a Professor of Philosophy and Political Theory at the University of New England, Armidale, Australia. Read More
Trade and Supply Chain Issues for Taiwan and Australia By Dr Bryce Wakefield 10 December 2021Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains around the world, while political movements in the United States and Europe that predate the pandemic have raised […] Read More
Uprisings in Eswatini: The Unfinished Business of Democratic Reform By Dr Hlengiwe Portia Dlamini 25 November 2021The Kingdom of Eswatini, the small, landlocked southern African country that shares borders with South Africa and Mozambique, has been in political turmoil since May. The country is Africa’s last absolute monarchy. Read More