Australia urged to address resilience issues Ben Colter 23 November 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has exposed critical weaknesses in Australia’s preparedness and resilience during times of crisis, a leading security expert says. John Blackburn, […] Read More
Japan’s New Arms Export Policies: Strategic Aspirations and Domestic Constraints By Alexandra Sakaki and Sebastian Maslow 23 November 2020 Pledging to "reclaim" Japan’s strength in international affairs, the Abe government overturned Japan’s long-standing "virtual" ban on weapons exports. Japan has since pushed for joint research and export of arms technology. Read More
Michal Kolmaš 20 November 2020 Michal Kolmaš is an assistant professor of international relations and Asian studies at the Metropolitan University Prague. He focuses and published on Japanese foreign […] Read More
Inside the Toxic Sexist Culture of Australia’s Political Bubble By Dr Blair Williams 20 November 2020 Australia has yet again made international headlines for the toxic sexist culture of its federal parliament. The recent ABC Four Corners episode, Inside The Canberra Bubble, exposed a history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by senior members of the coalition government. Read More
Turkey – A Phoenix Rising By Dr Bruce Mabley 20 November 2020 In the early 20th century, many observers had labeled Turkey as Europe’s “Sick Man.” More recently, Turkey has made an astounding comeback on the international stage. Read More
Here We Go Again? Electoral College Reform By Lewis Jackson 20 November 2020 For much of American history, the Electoral College, a product of 18th-century skepticism towards democracy, has simply been a quirk of the presidential election process. With direct democracy now broadly accepted, the Electoral College is actively undermining the democratic process in the US. Read More
20 November: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 20 November 2020 This week in Australian foreign affairs: Afghanistan Inquiry updates; ASEAN-Australia summit; the Japan-Australia Reciprocal Access Agreement; and more. Read More
Naomi Francis 19 November 2020 Naomi Francis is a Research Fellow at the Monash Sustainable Development Institute at Monash University. She has 10 years’ experience working as a […] Read More
Dani Barrington 19 November 2020 Dani Barrington is a Lecturer in the School of Population and Global Health at The University of Western Australia. She uses participatory methods […] Read More
World Toilet Day: Sanitation is a 4-Ply Issue By Dani Barrington and Naomi Francis 19 November 2020 Achieving sanitation for all is not just about building more toilets. We also need to consider what people want to do and use, whether we are putting the lives and wellbeing of others at risk, and whether we are realistically calculating and off-setting the monetary costs involved. Read More
Is the Sun Finally Setting on the Idea of the British Empire? By Conor McLaughlin 19 November 2020 Brexit has undoubtedly encapsulated British politics for the better part of four years. However, the abrupt departure of the man behind Brexit signals a shift in political attitudes of the prime minister. Read More