ASIO, Sticky Ideologies, and Anti-Government Movements 08 April 2021 In recent years, the balance of counter-terrorism discourse has tipped rightwards. But in addressing the problem of reactionary violence, the rise of a […] Read More
Remembering the Missing in Southern Africa 08 April 2021 A missing or lost life impacts others, the effects of which can be far reaching and last lifetimes. Acknowledging this, the International Committee of the Red […] Read More
Copper, Cattle, and Cooperation: Australia-Kazakhstan Relations 30 Years On 08 April 2021 From Rio Tinto’s copper project to an Australian cattle farm on the steppes, Australia has forged important links […] Read More
12 March: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 12 March 2021 This week in Australian foreign affairs: Morrison on the upcoming Quad summit meeting, Payne on Myanmar, International Women’s Day, and more. Read More
This Year in Australian Foreign Affairs: 2021 11 March 2021 We want to make it easier for interested Australians to access key official statements about the direction of Australian international policy. Current Events in Australian Foreign Policy will identify and collate important speeches, Parliamentary statements, press releases, and media interviews given by ministers and opposition spokespeople on foreign, trade, defence, and development assistance policy. Read More
Is Australia Humble Enough to Learn from New Zealand? By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA 10 March 2021 In Australia, there’s been commentary this month about the frosty state of relations with New Zealand. The thing I’m most surprised about is the surprise. Read More
Book Review: Violence Against Women – What Everyone Needs to Know By Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann 08 March 2021 The 20th century saw unprecedented social changes which heightened women’s inclusion in public life. Jacqui True’s new book depicts the dark underbelly of gendered violence which continues to impact female emancipation. Read More
Picturing Women in Conflict Areas and Delivering Humanitarian Aid By Alyona Synenko 04 March 2021 In Mozambique, conflict and displacement is not so distant. An International Committee of the Red Cross delegate reflects on the ethics of respecting the dignity of communities, while trying to share their story. Read More
Book Review: Quagmire in Civil War By Cian O'Driscoll 26 February 2021 Jonah Schulhofer-Wohl presents a compelling case for why we must think anew about how civil wars end and how the concept of quagmire can aid us in this task. His book is essential reading for scholars interested in war-termination, civil war, and conflict resolution. Read More
Reflections on the Year of Living on the Edge with COVID-19 By David Redman and Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 24 February 2021 After a year’s experience of COVID-19 worldwide, the continuing hold of discredited mathematical models regarding lockdowns remain. As well, it is increasingly evident that medical specialists put in charge of public policy ignored existing pandemic preparedness plans, for better or worse. Read More
A New Leadership Amidst Japan’s Ongoing Energy Transition By Parul Bakshi 23 February 2021 Under Abe’s guidance, Japan’s energy policy was a mixed bag, with a few hits and some major misses. Now, it falls upon Japan's new prime minister to lead Japan on a path of just transition. Read More