Why Nobody is Taking Action on Xinjiang and Why it Matters By Henry Storey 30 December 2019 It seems convenient for the world to turn a blind eye to China’s mass internment of Uighurs in its northwestern Xinjiang Province. Read More
Bringing Australian Foreign Policy Alive Through Teaching And Assessment Practice By Dr Danielle Chubb 16 December 2019 In educating our students on international relations and foreign policy, we ought to expand beyond conventional wisdom and equip them with skills to deal with modern issues. Such issues include navigating “fake news,” re-thinking traditional assessment tasks, and dealing with information overload. Read More
Transactionalism in International Relations: Turkey’s Relations With The European Union By Ihsan Yilmaz and Galib Bashirov 05 December 2019 Despite accession to the EU being one of Turkey's long-term goals, its strategic gaze has recently shifted from Europe to the Middle East. Read More
The Legal Impact of the South China Sea Arbitration Award on Indonesia By Leonardo Bernard 21 November 2019 The award in the South China Sea arbitration strengthens Indonesia's legal position for its maritime claims in the region Read More
Reading Room: Russia and the West: the Last Two Action-Packed Years 2017-19 By Dr Alison Broinowski FAIIA 14 November 2019 In his book, former Russian Embassy staffer Tony Kevin offers a defence of Russian policy that is a counterpoint to the prevailing Western narrative. Read More
Israel’s Fractured Democracy and its Repercussions By Dr Alon Ben-Meir 03 October 2019 Israel's recent election results expose the weaknesses of the country's political system. Read More
Bonhomie and Business: The Modi Trump Interaction in Houston By Professor Raghbendra Jha 26 September 2019 The “Howdy Modi” event in the in Houston, Texas and the activities preceding it mark a new high in the India-US alliance. Read More
Mapping the Potential Impact of Synthetic Biology on Australian Foreign Policy By Thom Dixon 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
Unrequited Love: Diary of an Accidental Activist By Professor Dennis Altman AM 13 September 2019 Denis Altman’s new book, "Unrequited Love: Diary of an Accidental Activist" accounts for his time in the US and draws comparisons between the American and Australian political state. Read More
Climate Change, the Pacific Islands Forum and Australia’s Inaction By Cecilia Millar-Rakisits 26 August 2019 The Pacific Islands Forum clearly displayed Australia’s adamant position on not comprising its current coal-intensive interests. However, the focus should not just be centred on Australia’s use of coal but rather the issue of China’s pollution and how that could plague the Pacific Islands in the near future. Read More
Scotland’s Reaction to Brexit By Colin Chapman FAIIA 21 August 2019 As Westminster grapples with the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, it further harms its relations with Scotland. Read More