India at 70: The Absurdity of Hope By Dr Kimberley Layton 15 August 2017The irrational circumstances of the Partition continue to cast a shadow 70 years later. Read More
Pakistan and India: Creating an Enemy By Dr Nishank Motwani 15 August 2017In the 70 years since independence from British colonial rule, the acrimonious relationship between India and Pakistan has been characterised by intense ideological differences. Read More
Not a Tweet from Australia on Trump’s Military Transgender Ban By Danielle Cave 14 August 2017Australia has a reputation for inclusivity and diversity in its defence force, yet authorities shirked from taking a stand against Trump's military transgender ban. Read More
Lessons for Organising Cyber Security in Australia and Beyond By Graham Ingram and Frank Smith 14 August 2017Australia's 25 years of experience in combating online threats is a rich source of guidance for structuring the country's future cyber security apparatus. Read More
Hidden Vulnerability of Erdogan's Divided Turkey By Hamish Whittle 09 August 2017With the largest trial of suspected coup plotters now underway, Turkish President Erdoğan's post-coup crackdown has given him an apparently firm grip on power. But is he more vulnerable than he appears? 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
The Prospects for Syria 30 July 2017Former Australian ambassador to Syria Robert Bowker discussed Syria on 25th July at Glover Cottages. He looked at three aspects: factors that have […] Read More
Lessons from the Andaman Sea Crisis By Elisa Solomon 30 July 2017Human trafficking is a worldwide problem affecting millions, as recognised this week on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Southeast Asia presents a terrible case study of trafficking and its tragic consequences. 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
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