Assessing the state of the rule of law in South East Asia
The rule of law is a principle concerning the relationship between a government and its citizens. At the core of the rule of law is… Read More
Topic-Politics
Myanmar: Postage stamps and political signals
A new set of stamps by Myanmar Post again draws controversy over “national races” labels to categorise the population. Read More
The rise of sophisticated authoritarianism in South East Asia
With a majority of countries in South East Asia currently under autocratic leadership and little history of liberal democracy in the region, Dr Lee Morgenbesser… Read More
The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA): A game changer?
A decade has passed since the formation of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), which is finally on the cusp of its final stages… Read More
With new coastguard, Myanmar looks to improve maritime security
ANDREW SELTH | In March this year, Myanmar’s Defence Ministry submitted a proposal to parliament to establish a national coastguard. Read More
Cambodia: The regime’s base survival instinct on display
A decision to reject a US offer to refurbish Ream Naval Base might hint at China’s influence but also domestic concerns. Read More
Diplomatic intelligence
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
Hawke on foreign policy
The Hawke Government came to power in March 1983 during a turbulent period in international affairs. The world was… Read More
Perspectives:Asia | Japan: From Heisei to Reiwa
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
Taking transitional justice to Cambodia’s youth
RENÉE JEFFERY | Like young people the world over, the youth of Cambodia are glued to their mobile phones. They sit in cafes and… Read More
