Love in the time of Covid: China’s relationship with the Arab states Marcus McCulloch13 June 2020On the 13th of February – the day before Valentine’s Day – Riyadh promised Beijing a generous gift: […] Read More
India’s Response to the Coronavirus Crisis 11 June 2020As crises go, they rarely come bigger than the Coronavirus pandemic. With India now emerging from the world’s largest lockdown, it appears to have weathered the crisis reasonably well. Read More
Could the Coronavirus Strengthen Rather Than Threaten Geopolitical Europe? By Dr Ivana Damjanovic and Professor Nicolas de Sadeleer 11 June 2020The challenges of economic recovery have exposed the need for solidarity in Europe. The pandemic provides a remarkable opportunity for boosting European integration internally and for implementing a new external geopolitical vision. Read More
Foreshadowing a Coronavirus Royal Commission By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 11 June 2020If ever there was justification for a Royal Commission, this is it. Its primary term of reference should not be to apportion blame, but to identify how we can prepare better for the next big one. Read More
Book Review: A Bigger Picture By Richard Broinowski AO 10 June 2020In his early career, Malcolm Turnbull showed brilliance as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and investment banker. These should have earned him respect as a politician among his liberal peers, but he also carried into office progressive credentials for which he was relentlessly attacked by right-wing back- benchers and a conservative commentariat. Read More
Humanitarian Irony: Avoiding COVID-19 Despite No Mask, No Soap, and No Hope By Tanya Brown 10 June 2020The pandemic has forced many of us to experience similar concerns to those living in armed conflict. Empathising with them helps the ICRC to shape a response that reflects its values. Read More
The UK Cannot Afford for Brexit to Strain Its Special Relationship With France By Kareem Salem 10 June 2020Britain and France cooperate significantly in the domains of defence and diplomacy. As such, Whitehall must ensure that through Brexit, Britain’s strong relationship with France is preserved. Read More
Data Draining Websites Reduce Pressure On Internet Traffic By Anton Lucanus 09 June 2020Amid the coronavirus crisis, an unprecedented number of internet users have turned to streaming platforms for entertainment while in lockdown. Though networks appear capable of coping with the increased traffic, governments are working with streaming companies to reduce their burden. Read More
One Health: A Strategic Priority in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic By Saba Sinai 05 June 2020“One Health” approaches, which combine animal, human, and environmental health, are critical for preventing another devastating pandemic. Though often sidelined, One Health approaches should be included in a more holistic definition of security. Read More
Responding Successfully to COVID-19: A Case Study of Taiwan By Dr Anne-Marie Schleich 05 June 2020Taiwan has successfully managed the COVID-19 pandemic. It has skilfully used this success and its “Taiwan can help” campaign of mask donations to enhance its international standing and reduce its diplomatic isolation. Read More
Impacts of the Hong Kong Security Law on Data Centres in Hong Kong By Dr Jeanne Huang 05 June 2020Data centres in Hong Kong should be alert for the legislation of the new Hong Kong security law. The law is likely to directly affect data centres involved in national security activities, and may indirectly shape the data industry’s self-regulation to voluntarily comply with mainland Chinese law. Read More