Moving out of ‘Their’ Places: 1991–2016 Migration of Ukrainians to Australia
The post-Euromaidan crisis impacted life trajectories of citizens which has translated into a shift towards survival-based migration to Australia.
Turnbull Meets Jokowi: A New Chapter in Australia-Indonesia Relations?
Indonesia is keen to engage with Australia as part of a regional balance of power and it welcomes trade and investment opportunities. Yet difficulties remain between the neighbouring states.
Review – MIKTA, Middle Powers, and New Dynamics of Global Governance
By being one of the few scholarly texts to focus on the MIKTA, Jongryn’s edited volume is a substantial contribution to global governance literature.
Strategic Uncertainty and the Regional Security Order in East Asia
Chinese and American intentions constitutes the two fundamental uncertainties that will shape regional security in East Asia.
Forced Marriage in Australia: Definitely Not the ‘Usual Suspects’
Forced marriage comprises an untidy bundle of wrongs lost at the intersection of international relations, state sovereignty, human rights, and criminal accountability.
Lest We Forget: Religion and the Remembrance of War in a Secular State
The memorialisation of ANZAC in Australia shows that faith tradition can add depth of memory to sovereign self-understanding, even in secular states.
The Asia-Pacific Scramble and a ‘Larger Australia’
Australia should begin to position itself as a politically-astute player in the region and in doing so, make decisions that create realpolitik rather than frictions.
G20 and the Culture of Protests
The culture of protests has become a common sight in all G20 summits, so much so that preventing violent activism has become an inevitable part of the security planning.
Airpower Hopes: The West versus the Islamic State, and the Evolution of Warfare
Western leaders should not embrace the ‘can do’ elements airpower offers, and seek policies which would not have the volatile backlashes associated with its use.
Australia-China and the Rise of Pax-Sino: Where to Now?
Unless Australia understands the new Asia-Pacific environment and ceases elevating the US and other regional Euro-centric allies, frictions with China will continue.
