After Aleppo By Dr Anthony Billingsley 15 December 2016 The rebel-held eastern third of Aleppo has finally fallen to Syrian government forces. This brings to an end one of the most grotesque […] Read More
Rethinking Australia's Foreign Policy By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 14 December 2016 This week saw the launch of public consultation on Australia’s new foreign policy white paper. It comes at an opportune time, when the legs […] Read More
Indonesia in 2016: Protests and Progress By Robert Lowry 14 December 2016 In Indonesia this week, all eyes have been on the trial of Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known as Ahok. It is the culmination […] Read More
New Year, New Troubles in Europe? By Colin Chapman FAIIA 14 December 2016 Europe has experienced another difficult year by virtue of economic challenges and political upheaval. The UK, Italy and Austria have all changed leaders […] Read More
Is Italy's New PM a Seat Warmer? By Dr Giovanni Di Lieto 14 December 2016 Following the resounding defeat of Italy’s constitutional referendum on 4 December, Matteo Renzi resigned as prime minister. Will his replacement Paolo Gentiloni, the […] Read More
Japan and South Korea Draw Closer By Tom Murphy 13 December 2016 After a four-year hiatus, Japan and South Korea have finally signed a pact to directly share military intelligence on North Korea. Previously, they […] Read More
Australia's Prospects on China's New Silk Road By Jean Dong and Xu Wang 13 December 2016 The economies of Australia and China are highly complementary and both countries enjoy a good and productive economic relationship. The upgrading of diplomatic […] Read More
Reading Room: The Gatekeepers of Australian Foreign Policy By Mike Fogarty 12 December 2016 Australian diplomacy is now a fertile field with an institutional history spanning more than 80 years. Authors no longer plough a lonely furrow. […] Read More
John Key's Foreign Policy Legacy By The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp 07 December 2016 New Zealand Prime Minister John Key surprised everyone when he resigned this week. He has been consistently popular over the last eight years […] Read More
Beyond Baggies and Bogans in Bali By Professor Tim Lindsey AO FAIIA 07 December 2016 Last month’s strange incident involving Jamie Murphy and a bag of white powder in Kuta was the latest in a steady stream of Australians getting into trouble […] Read More
The US-Mexico Borderlands By Assistant Professor Michelle Téllez and Assistant Professor Maurice R. Magaña 07 December 2016 Donald Trump’s promise to build a wall between the US and Mexico was a hallmark of the recent election campaign. What lies at […] Read More