May’s Master Stroke By Colin Chapman FAIIA 20 April 2017 By calling an early election for June, British Prime Minister Theresa May has not only surprised political observers but also cunningly ensured her own […] Read More
Jakarta's Election: Indonesian Democracy in Microcosm By Helen Brown 19 April 2017 This year’s election in Jakarta is a proxy battle between the larger forces of Indonesia’s national politics. If the incumbent, Ahok, loses on […] Read More
Policy Priorities for South Korea's Next President By Dr Jeffrey Robertson 19 April 2017 Following North Korea’s failed missile test, the usual set of suggestions for South Korean foreign policy will be trotted out: fix the relationship […] Read More
Singapore's Elected Presidency Under Fire By Professor Garry Rodan 19 April 2017 Singapore’s election rules, hitherto used to ensure the ongoing rule of the People’s Action Party, are facing criticism from both within and without […] Read More
Diplomacy Key to Creating an Asian Research Area By Professor Kanishka Jayasuriya 18 April 2017 This weekend many Australians and people around the world will march in an international show of support for science. As scientific challenges increasingly require regional and […] Read More
Malaysia: Southeast Asian Peacemaker? By Dr Chanintira na Thalang 18 April 2017 Malaysia and the Philippines are gradually overcoming historical tensions over disputed territory in Sabah. As part of their reconciliation, Malaysia has played the […] Read More
Reading Room: American Naval Thinking in the Post-Cold War Era By Abhijit Singh 17 April 2017 The development of the United States’ maritime strategy remains a source of enduring fascination for naval watchers. Peter D. Haynes’ exceptional book provides […] Read More
Navigating the New International Disorder 16 April 2017 At Glover Cottages on Tuesday 11 April, we hosted the NSW launch of Navigating the New International Disorder – Australia in World Affairs […] Read More
Turnbull Talks Trade, Energy and Education with India’s Rock Star Prime Minister By Dr Kimberley Layton 10 April 2017 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull travelled to India this week to discuss a number of priority issues including trade, energy […] Read More
At Mar-a-Lago, Trump and Xi both pocket 'wins' but little of substance By Professor Bates Gill 10 April 2017 The leaders of the world’s two most powerful nations both came out winners from the Mar-a-Lago summit, but […] Read More
Turkey's Referendum: A New Pasha? By Dr Bruce Mabley 10 April 2017 This Sunday, Turkey will hold a national referendum seeking to confirm parliamentary sanction for a series of key constitutional changes to the political system. […] Read More