Love in the time of Covid: China’s relationship with the Arab states Marcus McCulloch 13 June 2020 On the 13th of February – the day before Valentine’s Day – Riyadh promised Beijing a generous gift: […] Read More
Partnerships for Recovering Australia’s Influence By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA 12 June 2020 The Australian government had originally planned to release a long-term international development policy, but COVID-19 derailed this. Instead it was decided to release a policy for the next two or so years covering the COVID-19 crisis and aftermath. Read More
India’s Response to the Coronavirus Crisis By Professor Raghbendra Jha 11 June 2020 As crises go, they rarely come bigger than the Coronavirus pandemic. With India now emerging from the world’s largest lockdown, it appears to have weathered the crisis reasonably well. Read More
Could the Coronavirus Strengthen Rather Than Threaten Geopolitical Europe? By Ivana Damjanovic and Nicolas de Sadeleer 11 June 2020 The challenges of economic recovery have exposed the need for solidarity in Europe. The pandemic provides a remarkable opportunity for boosting European integration internally and for implementing a new external geopolitical vision. Read More
Foreshadowing a Coronavirus Royal Commission By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 11 June 2020 If ever there was justification for a Royal Commission, this is it. Its primary term of reference should not be to apportion blame, but to identify how we can prepare better for the next big one. Read More
Norm Negotiation in the Australian Government’s Implementation of UNSCR 1325 By Barbara K Trojanowska 11 June 2020 The conclusion of the Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security provides an opportunity to reflect upon achievements toward greater gender equality for conflict-affected women. This article is the winner of the Australian Journal of International Affairs' 2020 Boyer Prize. Read More
Book Review: A Bigger Picture By Richard Broinowski AO 10 June 2020 In his early career, Malcolm Turnbull showed brilliance as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and investment banker. These should have earned him respect as a politician among his liberal peers, but he also carried into office progressive credentials for which he was relentlessly attacked by right-wing back- benchers and a conservative commentariat. Read More
The UK Cannot Afford for Brexit to Strain Its Special Relationship With France By Kareem Salem 10 June 2020 Britain and France cooperate significantly in the domains of defence and diplomacy. As such, Whitehall must ensure that through Brexit, Britain’s strong relationship with France is preserved. Read More
Shaping Intelligence Policies for Cyberattacks By Dr Sajad Abedi 09 June 2020 Intelligence operations play an important role in life and security. As individuals, companies, and governments increasingly find themselves victims of cyberattacks, intelligence organisations must adapt their operations to contain such threats. Read More
One Health: A Strategic Priority in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic By Saba Sinai 05 June 2020 “One Health” approaches, which combine animal, human, and environmental health, are critical for preventing another devastating pandemic. Though often sidelined, One Health approaches should be included in a more holistic definition of security. Read More
Impacts of the Hong Kong Security Law on Data Centres in Hong Kong By Jeanne Huang 05 June 2020 Data centres in Hong Kong should be alert for the legislation of the new Hong Kong security law. The law is likely to directly affect data centres involved in national security activities, and may indirectly shape the data industry’s self-regulation to voluntarily comply with mainland Chinese law. Read More