NATO meeting: solidarity reinforced despite uncomfortable time for alliance to be in the spotlight By Megan Dee — Analysis 05 December 2019 NATO in 2019 faces an unenviable agenda and a political environment increasingly unconducive to building a consensus. Read More
Chile: A Victim of Its Success? By Fernando Rodriguez — Fresh perspective 14 November 2019 Chile was once an oasis of tranquillity in Latin America that has suddenly erupted into an outbreak of people on the streets on a scale not seen since the end of the dictatorship 29 years ago. What went wrong in Chile? Read More
Impeaching Trump: “He’s Just Not Worth It” By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA — Analysis 08 November 2019 The decision to impeach Trump is a decision made along party lines, though the advantages of following through with the impeachment are highly questionable. Read More
Something Will Have to Give By Colin Chapman FAIIA 26 September 2019 Parliament is back in session in the United Kingdom. But the nation's embattled prime minister seems as determined as ever to push through Brexit. Read More
Nuclear Weapons: A Clear Case for Prohibition By Peter Hooton — Analysis 26 September 2019 There are really only two ways of responding to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons. We can deny the threat, or we can affirm it and work to remove it. Read More
Mapping the Potential Impact of Synthetic Biology on Australian Foreign Policy By Thom Dixon — Analysis 25 September 2019 Synthetic biology is an up-and-coming form of technology that could have significant impact on both the security and prosperity of Australia. Read More
Hulk Smash? Another Week of Brexit By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 18 September 2019 Boris Johnson may see himself as the Incredible Hulk, but David Cameron, the EU, the Supreme Court and Liberal Democrats don't seem to care if they make him mad. Read More
Creeping Distrust: Our Anxiety Over China's Influence is Hurting Chinese-Australians By Professor James Laurenceson — Analysis 18 September 2019 According to new research, discrimination against Asian-Australians is widespread. The way we talk about China is part of the problem. Read More
Lula’s Interview in the Light of the Amazon Fires By Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann — Fresh perspective 03 September 2019 President Bolsonaro’s ignorance to the Amazon fires and rude comments towards President Macron’s wife garnered much unwanted attention at the G7 and has sparked a reaction from former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Read More
Seven Go to Biarritz By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 29 August 2019 In recent years the G7 has clearly been divided. Although this year's meeting produced no consensus on burning issues, it did provide some glimmers of hope. Read More