Democracy and Governance in the Asia-Pacific 01 November 2021CLICK 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 […] Read More
Book Review: Northern Ireland: The Fragile Peace By Malcolm Campbell 25 October 2021Feargal 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. Read More
Montenegro’s Fragile Political Course in the Post-Authoritarian Era By Nikola Popovic 21 October 2021Montenegro 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. Read More
A Geoeconomic Alliance By Dr Stephen Kirchner 14 October 2021China 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. Read More
Is Now the Time for Australia and Korea to Step Up Security Links? By Bill Paterson 08 October 2021Australia 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. Read More
The Balkans are China’s New Gateway to Europe By Dr Nina Markovic Khaze 07 October 2021China 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. Read More
The Role of ANZUS in Australia’s Reliance on US Extended Nuclear Deterrence By Anna Hood and Monique Cormier 16 September 2021Over 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. Read More
ASEAN Infected by Malaise By Duncan Graham 10 September 2021Why 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. Read More
South Africa Is Teetering on the Brink of Anarchy By Professor Heribert Adam 03 August 2021On 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. Read More
Balancing collaboration and security: a high-wire challenge for Australia’s universities 17 July 2021Address to the Australian Institute of International Affairs, NSW on 8 June 2021 by Dr Ross McLennan Dr […] Read More
Australia’s China Question: Four Ideal-Types By Dr Darren Lim and Dr Nathan Attrill 13 July 2021Questions 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. Read More