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.
Review – Following the Leader
Lampton’s book provides fascinating new information and perspectives on modern China’s political system, but for existing scholars and students of Chinese politics.
Review – China’s Foreign Political and Economic Relations
Heilmann & Schmidt provide an objective and insightful account of China’s policy-making. Their book is therefore recommended for anyone interested in contemporary China.
‘The Interview’ and the Popular Culture-World Politics Continuum
In the wake of this scandal, it is possible that other states may use novel tools and techniques to extinguish negative representations of national identity in film.
China Dreamin’
The ‘China Dream’ and the confucian revival both appeal to a halcyon era but underlying them is a much deeper problem: what does it mean to be Chinese today?
Abe (Finally) Meets Xi: A Step towards Stabilization of Japan-China Relations?
The two sides have decided to discuss plans to prevent maritime accidents from turning into military crises, whilst working to resume bilateral dialogue in other areas.
The Hong Kong Umbrella Movement: A Students’ or a People’s Movement?
Although the Umbrella Movement could be seen as a peoples movement in terms of broad participation, students have played the major role.
From Clash of Vision to Power Struggle: The US, China, and Freedom of Navigation
By forming the new “rule of game” relying on limited freedom of navigation of foreign vessels, China is attempting to build its own de facto “Monroe Doctrine” at sea.
Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement and Beijing’s Failure to Honor the Basic Law
Trust in the local and Beijing governments has been damaged; a moderate approach would serve Beijing’s interests better than the confrontational approach taken so far.
Review – Maritime Diplomacy in the 21st Century
Le Mière sheds light on an area of diplomacy that has largely been overlooked despite its growing importance in the maritime century.
