Jelvin Jose 07 October 2020 Jelvin Jose is an intern at National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), India. He has previously published articles at The Geopolitics and NIICE, […] Read More
Dealing with Terrorism : Judgement on the Christchurch Shooter By Paul Spoonley 04 September 2020 New Zealand has had to decide how to deal with the white supremacist terrorist who was responsible for the shooting of 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques. The challenges have come both inside and outside the courtroom. Read More
UAE-Israel Deal Reflects Shifting Domestic and Regional Political Priorities By Dr Jessie Moritz 28 August 2020 The "breakthrough" deal for Arab-Israeli peace is more a symbolic announcement designed to satisfy domestic political interests in each state. Regional reactions to the deal will tell us more about the long-term prospects for peace. Read More
Vietnam’s Pandemic Countermeasure: An Essential Element of Deterrence By Shang-su Wu 15 July 2020 Organisation and mobilisation are the key elements to Vietnam’s low-cost model of fighting the pandemic. These strategies are also used for Vietnam’s deterrence of its northern neighbour. Read More
2020 Defence Strategic Update: Why South Asia Still Matters By Kim Garling 08 July 2020 Australia's 2020 Defence Strategic Update's singular focus on US-China competition fails to account for the greater threat present in South Asia. The recent clash between China and India demonstrates that this region should be a prominent part of Australia's regional defence strategy. Read More
Talking to Community: Behavioural Change in the Age of COVID-19 By Pramudith Rupasinghe 01 July 2020 Response to public health emergencies requires changes in regular behavioural patterns. Encouraging these changes requires coordination and an understanding of the culture and communities affected. Read More
Engaging with Armed Groups During COVID-19 By Katherine Stewart 23 June 2020 Working with the International Committee of the Red Cross in areas of conflict requires flexibility. When talking to armed groups, even amid pandemic, continuity of humanitarian operations is always the top priority. Read More
Humanitarian Irony: Avoiding COVID-19 Despite No Mask, No Soap, and No Hope By Tanya Brown 10 June 2020 The pandemic has forced many of us to experience similar concerns to those living in armed conflict. Empathising with them helps the ICRC to shape a response that reflects its values. Read More
Responding Successfully to COVID-19: A Case Study of Taiwan By Dr Anne-Marie Schleich 05 June 2020 Taiwan has successfully managed the COVID-19 pandemic. It has skilfully used this success and its “Taiwan can help” campaign of mask donations to enhance its international standing and reduce its diplomatic isolation. Read More
Stranded in Tbilisi: Life in Lockdown for a Humanitarian By Jane Taylor 03 June 2020 Being stranded with work due to coronavirus lockdowns requires adaption but not every change is new. Through the crisis, the ICRC’s forensic team continues to focus on protection, respect, and dignity for the deceased and their families. Read More
Debating the Great Lockdown By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 21 May 2020 Early assumptions of extraordinary SARS-CoV-2 infectiousness and lethality have proven fallacious. Some are already calling the coronavirus lockdown “the Greatest Mistake in History.” Read More