CLICK HERE to register for this event. Day One: November 9, 2021 Panel One: Democratic Practice during COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific 10:00 AM […]

Feargal Cochrane’s new book, "Northern Ireland: The Fragile Peace," offers an insightful account of the long struggle to achieve peace in this contested territory. It foreshadows the significant challenges for Northern Ireland posed by Brexit.

Montenegro is in the midst of a democratic transition. Unfortunately, this member of NATO and candidate for entry into the European Union faces significant hurdles in becoming a functioning democracy.  

China has increasingly engaged in coercive economic behaviour on an international scale. Australia and its allies will need to unite to coordinate a strong geoeconomic response.

Australia and the Republic of Korea share strategic objectives in the region and a longstanding defence relationship. Yet there is still far more that can be done to strengthen security ties and cooperation in the face of looming threats.

China has stepped up its economic and political influence in the Balkans through the Belt and Road Initiative. However, as this region is considered a military flashpoint, Chinese influence raises concerns for other European states.

Over the last decade there has been considerable debate about whether the ANZUS Treaty requires Australia to maintain its reliance on US extended nuclear deterrence. This debate is complex, and there are pathways for resolving the legal tensions to which it gives rise.

Why does Australia continue to waste diplomatic time with the ageing and impotent ASEAN? Remembering how and why ASEAN was conceived also shows why it’s time to retire.

On 18 July 2021, Mandela Day in honour of the leader’s birthday, people in Durban and Johannesburg cleaned up 200 looted shopping malls. The “deferred dream” had gone up in flames.

Address to the Australian Institute of International Affairs, NSW on 8 June 2021 by Dr Ross McLennan  Dr […]

Questions of what to do about China dominate the Australian foreign policy and security discourse. Viewpoints within Australia’s China debate can be divided into four broad categories: balancers, hedgers, engagers, and reformers.