Stephen Cordner FAIIA 14 August 2020 Professor Stephen Cordner works in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. Stephen is a leading expert in forensic medicine […] Read More
The Constitutionalisation of Religious Harmony in Singapore By Rebecca Penny 14 August 2020 Religiosity and religious diversity are core elements of Singapore’s national identity. To address societal instability, political dissent, religious extremism, and violence, Singapore has transformed the concept of “religious harmony” into a constitutional norm. Read More
14 August: The Week in Australian Foreign Policy By Isabella Keith 14 August 2020 This week in Australian foreign affairs: a Five Eyes statement on Hong Kong, Australia-New Zealand Foreign Minister Consultations, the Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement, and more. Read More
Holding the Government to Account: Climate Change and the Legacy of Government Policy By Grace Underhill 13 August 2020 The climate crisis has contributed to every environmental disaster Australia has faced in recent years. The Australian government now faces legal repercussions for its lack of action on climate change. Read More
Book Review: India's Pursuit of Energy Security By David Costello 12 August 2020 Energy security has been a fraught issue in Australia for more than a decade. But if you want to see what a real crisis looks like, consider India. Read More
Dyason House Podcast: Disaster Response and Forensic Pathology By Stephen Cordner FAIIA 12 August 2020 After disasters, especially those related to health, the response that we put forward is of vital importance. Mass amounts of death create emotional and logistical problems, and have far-reaching ramifications on global health security. Read More
Escalating State Repression and COVID-19: Their Impact on the Poor in Kenya By Dr Kenneth Good 10 August 2020 COVID-19 restrictions have set forth grossly violent police behaviour in Kenya. This has become a source of major humanitarian concern. Read More
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembered: Why the Asia-Pacific Must Stand Up for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty By John Tilemann 07 August 2020 75 years after the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Asia-Pacific is again the epicentre of global nuclear threats. COVID-19 has delayed the scheduled NPT Review Conference, offering a glimmer of hope for a more productive outcome. Read More
The EU Coronavirus Recovery: Between Political Realities and "Next Generation" Aspirations By Ivana Damjanovic and Nicolas de Sadeleer 07 August 2020 After the second longest negotiations in EU history, the European Council reached a political agreement on the €750 billion coronavirus recovery package, nearly doubling the size of the new EU budget. It remains to be seen whether this deal lives up to its aspirations or is just business as usual for the EU. Read More
Britain Suffers Under Boris Johnson's Chaotic Politics By Colin Chapman FAIIA 06 August 2020 The United Kingdom has endured a year with Boris Johnson as prime minister. Though he has headed several laudable initiatives, Johnson’s leadership is, on the whole, shambolic. Read More
6 August: The Week in Australian Foreign Policy By Isabella Keith 06 August 2020 This week in Australian foreign affairs: a new Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership with Papua New Guinea (PNG), Morrison’s comments at the Aspen Security Forum, Payne’s statement on Beirut, and more. Read More