Reading Room: Thai Military Power By Professor Anthony Milner 20 May 2019 In Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation, Greg Raymond outlines the historical context and strategic thinking behind Thailand’s diplomatic and military posture. Read More
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
The New Global Disorder and the Rise of Despotism 18 May 2019 On Tuesday 14th May Professor John Keane of the University of Sydney spoke to the Institute about the rise of new political regimes […] Read More
Joleen Steyn Kotze 17 May 2019 Joleen Steyn Kotze is a senior research specialist in democracy, governance, and service delivery at the Human Science Research Council. She is also […] Read More
Australian Foreign Policy: Not Quite a BBQ Stopper By Dr Charles Miller 16 May 2019 The norm of bipartisanship on Australia's foreign policy and the fact that it rarely features as a campaign issue unless the country is at war mean that it is unlikely to have much of an impact on how people vote. 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
South African Elections and the Declining Dominance of the ANC By Joleen Steyn Kotze 16 May 2019 In South African elections on 8 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ruling ANC to victory on 58 percent of the vote. But the fact the ANC won a diminished share of the vote amidst declining voter turnout is symptomatic of a growing disillusionment with the party. 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
Election Interference and Social Media 11 May 2019 With increasing evidence of the use of social media for interference in the 2016 US election, and the Australian federal election just around […] Read More