Diplomacy: A Velvet Glove, but on Which Hand? By Henry Strong 20 May 2019 In the international arena, states can better further their interests by utilising the gentle coercion of diplomacy and acting cooperatively through multilateral oganisations. Read More
Brexit – A View from Europe By Professor Amy Verdun 16 May 2019 With elections for the European Parliament approaching on the 23 May and the UK now having to take part in them after Theresa May was granted more time to piece together a withdrawal agreement, it is worth contemplating the rarely considered view of the Brexit spectacle from the other side of the Channel. Read More
The Latest Violence in Gaza is Nothing New By Dr Tristan Dunning and Dr Imad Alsoos 15 May 2019 As 15 May marks the 71st anniversary of al-Nakba, it is worth reflecting on the latest violence in the Gaza Strip. Read More
Australian Government Missed the Point with New Encryption Bill By Associate Professor Christophe Doche and Dr John Selby 15 May 2019 The government’s Assistance and Access Act will have little effect against cybercriminals and terrorists, but it threatens Australian tech companies and undermines individual rights. Read More
The Soft Power of Smart Cities: The Giant Missing Bit By Dr Natalia Grincheva 15 May 2019 The “soft power” of “smart cities” could be measured, but key soft power resources should be properly integrated into the evaluation framework. Read More
Europe Observed: Brexit on the Back Burner By Colin Chapman FAIIA 10 May 2019 It has been a busy few weeks in UK politics and there have been some interesting developments that (finally) aren't all about Brexit. Read More
Traditionalism Through Progress – Absher and the Paradox of Saudi Development By Dr Ben Rich 09 May 2019 Saudi Arabia's use of the Absher app demonstrates the paradox of the kingdom's development and its continual efforts to balance modernising forces with traditionalism. Read More
Australia’s Growing Asian Minority: The Impact on Foreign Policy By Professor Derek McDougall 02 May 2019 Certain commentators have argued that immigration intakes will eventually start to shape the foreign policy of a recipient country. But in the case of Australia and its growing Asian minority, adaptation has been slow to occur, with some decisions actually being contrary to what one would expect from more Asia-sensitive governments. Read More
After the Easter Bombings, Sri Lanka Needs Effective Initiatives for Countering Violent Extremism By Zahrah Imtiaz, Dr DB Subedi and Dr Muttukrishna Sarvananthan 02 May 2019 In the aftermath of the Easter bombings, Sri Lanka will require effective initiatives for countering violent extremism. Read More
How the Iranian Revolution Has Survived 40 Years By Professor Amin Saikal AM FASSA 29 April 2019 Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has weathered a devastating eight-year war with Iraq, international sanctions, domestic power struggles and many other challenges. Read More
The Migration Crisis in Central America: What role for Australia? By Néstor Agustin Güity Zapata 28 April 2019 The Australian government’s agreement to take people from Latin America in exchange for those on Nauru and Manus Island calls for critical reflection on current challenges in Central America and the dynamics of Australia-US cooperation. Read More