Commentary

The Australian Army’s drone air force

PETER LAYTON | The first Military International Drone Racing Tournament was just held in Sydney, featuring competitors from across the world, and the… Read More

The effects of the US-China trade disputes on Australian exports

The potential trade war between China and the US affect many countries like Australia in this era of globalization. Any tariff which is a tax… Read More

Perspectives:Asia | Referenda on Independence in New Caledonia and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville

Professor Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh, Centre for Governance and Public Policy, Griffith University moderated an informative session with Ms Denise Fisher, former Australian Consul-General to New Caledonia,  Anthony… Read More

The Rohingyas: A new terrorist threat?

ANDREW SELTH  | There have been a small number of militant Muslim groups in Myanmar, but they were usually weak and disorganised. A few… Read More

Griffith Asia Institute brings diplomacy to the table in Malaysia

The Griffith Asia Institute in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) convened a one-day Diplomacy Roundtable in Penang, Malaysia on Friday… Read More

An unlikely Asian success story? Revisiting the Bangladesh paradox of bad governance and good development outcomes

YAN ISLAM | Once derided as an ‘international basket case’ following its emergence as an independent nation in 1971 after a bitter war… Read More

Diplomacy beyond the spectacle of the summit

CAITLIN BYRNE  | Twelve months ago, it would have been inconceivable to contemplate Donald Trump gearing up to meet, face to face, with his… Read More

Perspectives:Asia | The future of Chinese leadership in the global economy

Professor Cameron Thies, Director of the School of Politics and Global Studies, Arizona State University and President-Elect, International Studies Association explored the future of Chinese… Read More

Australia’s diplomats are reliable in a volatile world

Contrary to recent claims that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has become left-leaning and bureaucratic, DFAT serves the national interest in a way… Read More

The 2018 Raisina Dialogue: What significance for Australia?

CAITLIN BYRNE  | Geopolitics is back, with hard power as its driving force and the Indo-Pacific its centre stage. These were the key messages… Read More