Interpreting the Rise of China
The guiding principles of Chinese foreign policy are no hegemony, no power politics, no military alliances and no arms racing. This is a significant move away from traditional realist politics.
Chinese Naval Modernisation: A Change in National Security Strategy?
Evidence indicates a clear sign from China that currently it’s intentions are purely cooperative with no noticeable major change in national security strategy.
Has “Strategic” Airpower Failed to Live up to its Promise?
While airpower is an important and powerful arm of military force, in today’s unconventional wars, it cannot alone be employed to fulfill an actor’s grand strategy.
Intelligence, Empire and the Communist Underground in Southeast Asia
Two intelligence failures in the European fight against Asian anti-imperial insurgency seem to be classic intelligence scandals with grave implications for the Asian continent.
SAARC: United Dream or Regional Nightmare?
Weak institutions, norms, and domestic regimes play key roles in explaining the lack of success of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in sustaining collaboration.
Shale Gas Development in China
Development of shale gas is a priority for Chinese leadership, who hope the resource will decrease reliance on foreign imports and allow for greater independence and security.
Is There an Ethical Way of Remembering War?
Through analysing the Japanese memory of WWII it is clear that ethics are susceptible to unconscious limitations, often leading to denial and forgetfulness of the past.
Influences that Shaped Taliban Ideology
Due to unique geo-political circumstances surrounding its emergence, the Taliban’s brand of Islam is unique, combining conservative aspects of the Deobandi and Wahhabi schools.
Australia’s Immigration Policy Following the Second World War
Government initiatives were aimed at using immigration as a means of not only building the population, but also improving the economic state of the nation simultaneously.
The Future of the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications for Australia
The current re-balancing of the Asia-Pacific is being driven by the shifting nature of the power ratio between the US and China, and by definition an equilibrium will eventually arise.
