In late May 2017, about 1,000 Islamic militants led by the Maute group and fighting under the black flag of Islamic Army of Syria and… Read More
With the heightened importance of maritime issues in the region coupled with strategic competition between the powers of the Indo-Pacific, the maritime domain has turned… Read More
Despite the extensive counter-terrorism efforts invested by states in the region, terrorism continues to be a key national security threat among states in the Indo-Pacific… Read More
IAN HALL | Since the start of Battle for Marawi, in late May 2017, attention has tended to focus on the development of… Read More
In science it is noted that terrestrial planets are situated in the ‘Goldilocks zone’, that is the habitable or life zone in space where a… Read More
A decision to reject a US offer to refurbish Ream Naval Base might hint at China’s influence but also domestic concerns. Read More
ANDREW SELTH | When I joined the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs in 1973, my fellow trainees and I were told that diplomatic receptions… Read More
The Hawke Government came to power in March 1983 during a turbulent period in international affairs. The world was… Read More
Last month Bruce Miller AO, Australia’s former Ambassador to Japan from 2011 – 2017 delivered our Perspectives: Asia seminar reflecting on Japan’s recent imperial transition,… Read More
SARA E DAVIES | Regional cooperation is important for securing infectious disease outbreak containment. The Ebola crisis in West Africa in 2014-2015 showed we are… Read More
