Is the UN Going Private? Ciara Morris 17 December 2018 Founded in 2000, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is a response to the global governance gap, a phenomenon created when economic globalisation […] Read More
Think Tanks and Diplomacy By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA 15 December 2018 Think thanks are increasingly performing diplomatic functions that were traditionally the sole preserve of state officials. Read More
Payne Silent on Human Rights Following Visit to Myanmar By Rebecca Barber 14 December 2018 In stark contrast to much of the international community, Australia has failed to unreservedly condemn human rights violations following Payne’s visit to Myanmar. Read More
May Survives but Brexit Remains in Doubt By Colin Chapman FAIIA 13 December 2018 Although Theresa May has survived a no confidence vote, any attempt to bring her Brexit agreement before Parliament will likely fail again. Read More
Australia and China: Understanding the Reality Check By Professor Rory Medcalf 13 December 2018 The recalibration of Australia-China relations is instructive for other countries seeking to respond to the more assertive and coercive elements of Chinese foreign policy. Read More
More Focus on the Roots Needed for Policies on Forced Migration Amy Lin 12 December 2018 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recently indicated that like the US, Australia will not sign the 2018 […] Read More
Climate Displaced People - The refugee of the 21st Century Nicole King 12 December 2018 Many nations have become increasingly hostile to immigrants, whilst the inaction on climate change will lead to catastrophic impacts that will force millions […] Read More
Shaping Australia’s Nuclear Policies By John Tilemann 12 December 2018 With a change of government likely in May 2019, will Australia reclaim a leadership role in global arms control efforts? The Australian Labor Party's National Conference will give some clues. Read More
Australia must halt all military exports to Saudi Arabia Dayna Santana 10 December 2018 Australia has been exporting military equipment and intelligence to Saudi Arabia for many years despite the highly controversial nature of these sales. If […] Read More
An Unhappy 40th Anniversary? The Prospect for Improved Japan-China Relations Vicki Sideris 10 December 2018 In diplomacy, anniversaries of significant milestones in bilateral relations are used to draw attention to the relationship and […] Read More
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 70 Years On By Professor Sev Ozdowski AM 10 December 2018 Seventy years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, significant work is still needed to realise its vision. Read More