The two great threats of 2020: coronavirus – and Keynes
The fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic leaves an economically threatening legacy of high budget deficits and public debt. Professor Tony Makin shares his insights. Read More
Region | Australia
China is not an enemy
According to world renowned Sinologist, Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras AO FAHA, the downward spiral of Australia-China relations is getting near a tipping point towards a Cold War and must be stopped Read More
Principles of Australian grand strategy for China
A cascade of recent events has sharpened the need for Australia to devise a coherent response to China’s growing influence both in the bilateral relationship as well as globally. Peter Layton and John Lee suggest the concept of a grand strategy. Read More
Regional wrap | 52
Deaths at the Sino-Indian border after 46 years. North Korea ratchets up fresh tensions with South Korea. Australia sets up a disinformation task force Read More
Book Review | Australia’s Foreign Aid Dilemma
Griffith Asia Institute researcher, Dr Tess Newton Cain shares a book review on Australia's Foreign Aid, written by Jack Corbett Read More
ANALYSIS | Whither Australia-China Trade?
The Australia-China trade relationship is currently under significant strain. Professor Tony Mankin from the Griffith Asia Institute shares his insights. Read More
Activating greater trade and investment between Australia and Pacific island countries
Activating greater trade and investment between Australia and Pacific island countries. Can Australia be a bigger and better market for the Pacific. Read More
Defending Australia’s north: The case for automated airbases
A constant challenge in Australian defence is the lack of people. Australia has a small population, yet it has big ambitions. Dr Peter Layton, visiting fellow at Griffith Asia Institute suggests the use of automation. Read More
China’s ‘wolf warriors’ spring from internal problems
In Australia, as in many other countries today, two self-isolating clusters of influencers have emerged that seek to steer dealings with the People’s Republic of… Read More
Mapping the cost of the pandemic to women in the Indo-Pacific
A new survey is a wake-up call for governments and organisations to direct urgent funding to women’s peace and security. Professor Sara Davies from Griffith Asia Institute shares her insights. Read More
