Pragmatism, politics and the rise of China
It was a lively evening recently at Hurricane’s, the new Australian ribs joint in Beijing, with pin-up snowboarder Scotty James charming a large crowd of… Read More
2019
Foreigners, fighting and phaleristics: Military medals in British Burma
ANDREW SELTH | It has been said that a country’s culture is a window unto its soul. With this in mind, it has become… Read More
From Brisbane to Bougainville: A personal reflection on the referendum
Hope comes from within every one of us and it is the greatest motivation one could ever find. The role hope played in the referendum… Read More
Partners on the journey in 2019
CAITLIN BYRNE | 2019 Asia Future Fellow, Mark Batakin reminded us recently of an old Chinese proverb: ‘He who returns from a… Read More
Regional wrap
The last month of this year, and this decade, has so far been a troubling one. From extensive bush-fires and thick smoke choking large… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Bougainville votes for independence The results of the Bougainville referendum were announced last week. After two weeks of… Read More
Why is the elephant indifferent?
Nepal’s former foreign minister Dr Bhekh Bahadur Thapa has drawn an interesting analogy around Indo-Nepal border disputes. Dr Bhekh Bahadur Thapa In a recent … Read More
Climate adaptation and businesses: The case for private sector leadership in the Asia Pacific
Why climate risk management matters for businesses Climate change adaptation is often described as a local issue and therefore the responsibility of local governments and… Read More
Aung San Suu Kyi: Why defend the indefensible?
ANDREW SELTH | This week, the world was treated to an extraordinary sight. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner once … Read More
Who is driving the Pacific agenda?
Background The Pacific region is currently the focus of attention by Pacific rim powers mainly concerned about their own security and economic prospects. The geopolitical… Read More
