Reading Room: The Maisky Diaries By Professor James Cotton FAIIA 02 August 2017The record of the history of diplomacy in the lead up to and during World War II has been considerably enriched by this exceptional publication. Read More
John McCain: A Personal Note By The Hon Kim Beazley AC FAIIA 02 August 2017Australia has had no better friend in Congress than Senator John McCain. Read More
China-India Border Dispute a Grim Sign for Stability in Asia By Professor Nick Bisley 31 July 2017The remarkably stable environment which has allowed growth and prosperity to flourish in Asia is threatened by old wounds and emerging powers flexing their muscles. Read More
People’s Liberation Army Turns 90 Amid Modernisation and Reform By Adam Ni 31 July 2017China aims to transform its military into a cutting-edge force capable of challenging American military supremacy in Asia by 2020. This has major implications for the security environment in Asia. Read More
Five Eyes and the Perils of an Asymmetric Alliance By Professor Andrew O’Neil 27 July 2017Five Eyes is the oldest and most prominent intelligence alliance in the world. But does Australia’s membership in the alliance expose it to undue influence by US interests? Read More
Chinese Gunboats and the Rise of a Naval Power By Daniel Steedman 27 July 2017The revelation that China had a spy ship off Australia’s coast recently is only part of a bigger story. As China flexes some strategic muscle, what are the implications for Australia? Read More
The China Model: Economic Statecraft in Action By Dr James Reilly 27 July 2017Chinese policymakers should be able to deploy China’s vast economic resources for strategic purposes. However, a potent delegation dilemma undermines their effectiveness. Read More
Insurgent Feminism and Colombia's New Peace By Dr Alexandra Phelan 26 July 2017After the end of the Western hemisphere's longest-running conflict, Colombia's new peace is based on strategies to address deep-seated gender inequalities. Read More
DFAT Amalgamation: Thirty Years Since the Drama By Philip Flood AO FAIIA 24 July 2017Many of Australia's foreign policy successes can be traced back to the milestone merging of the Departments of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Trade 30 years ago this week. Read More
India’s Security Not Befitting its Stature By Professor Rory Medcalf 19 July 2017India’s security structure is plagued by shortcomings when it comes to coordinating its substantial capabilities. If it is to live up to its rising political […] Read More
A Murky Path to a Worthy Goal: The G20 Women's Initiative By Professor Susan Harris Rimmer 19 July 2017It may have been lost in the hype, but a major new initiative to support women's economic development was launched at the G20 Summit in Hamburg and the Trump family had a lot to do with its success. Read More