Reading Room: War and Conflict in Africa By Tinashe Jakwa 26 September 2017 Paul Williams’ book demonstrates a strong understanding of Africa’s diverse and dynamic warscapes, however it betrays significant biases typical of many western scholars. Read More
Huge Challenges Face Next German Chancellor By Marian Schoen 20 September 2017 Angela Merkel is in a leading position for Sunday's German elections, but 40 per cent of voters remain undecided and their support may be vital for forming an effective coalition to govern in challenging times. Read More
Australia First Up for New EU Express Trade Deal By Dr Giovanni Di Lieto 19 September 2017 An EU-Australia trade agreement may be completed within two years after Australia was announced as one of the first to benefit from new fast-tracked EU trade deal negotiations. Read More
How Now? Kowtow? Australian Foreign Policy and a Rising China By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 13 September 2017 There’s no doubt the way Australia engages with China is the most important issue in Australian foreign relations, combining complexity and consequence. Read More Play
Law of the Sea: Settling the Australia and Timor-Leste Dispute By Dr Rebecca Strating 13 September 2017 Earlier this month, the long-running dispute between Timor-Leste and Australia over maritime boundaries was finally resolved, but details are scarce. Read More
Australia in Outer Space: US–China Rivalry and Conflict Entrapment By David Schaefer 04 September 2017 Australia is expanding its outer space infrastructure through its defence partnership with the US, but it risks being dragged into conflict with China. Read More
Do We Need Environmental Subsidies for International Trade? By Assistant Professor Hyo-young Lee 04 September 2017 Balancing trade and environmental protection is an arduous task and finding the best path remains a challenge. Can free trade and subsidies for renewable energy co-exist? Read More
Dr Jeffrey McGee 31 August 2017 Dr Jeffrey McGee is a senior lecturer in climate change, marine and Antarctic law at the University of Tasmania. Read More
Dr Brendan Gogarty 31 August 2017 Dr Brendan Gogarty is a lecturer in law at the University of Tasmania. Read More
Dr David Coady 31 August 2017 Dr David Coady is a senior lecturer in philosophy and gender studies at the University of Tasmania. Read More
Brazil's Political Nightmare By Dr Fabricio Chagas Bastos and Dr Sean Burges 31 August 2017 No real reform process, no end in sight and no hope for the future in the midst of Brazil's continued political despair. Read More