London and Mongolian Independence
In the early 20th Century, Outer Mongolia, freed from the yoke of the Ch’ing Empire, reopened the geopolitical confrontation of Britain and Russia, particularly in Tibet.
The End of the Manchu Dynasty and Tibetan Independence
The collapse of the empire and an adult Dalai Lama were two conditions which, when combined, gave Tibet the possibility of achieving independence.
New Book – Mongolian Independence and the British: Geopolitics and Diplomacy in High Asia, 1911–1916
Utilising archival documents, this book focuses on High Asian diplomatic, geopolitical and trade issues from the point of view of the British.
Opinion – The Pope’s Apology for Indigenous Residential Schools
Will the Pope’s words lead to some curated symbolic apologies or to fundamental changes that destabilize the status quo and center the voice of Indigenous peoples?
Mongolian Independence and the British: At the End of the Great Game
For Imperial Britain, the framework of High Asia between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century hinged primarily on strategic and defensive issues.
The Conditionality of American Support for Sanctions on Russia
Americans are less willing to tolerate policies targeting foreign actors that increase their cost of living over a sustained period.
Opinion – Supply Chains and War: The Importance of Baku’s Port
As the war in Ukraine continues, Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku stands out as a critical transportation node that unites Central Asia with the Caucasus, Turkey and Europe.
Reflecting on Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’
It is a credit to Branagh’s mastery of memory, empathy and incantation that his film portrays so accurately that conflict begins and ends around the home.
Opinion – Getting Diversity ‘Right’ In Australia’s Nascent Space Industry Matters
Building diverse and talented future workforces, diversity, access and inclusion are not just nice to have – they are critical to the Australian space agenda.
Americans Largely Reject Closing Bases in Germany, South Korea and Japan
In an era of rising global tensions, many Americans see overseas military bases as a means to respond to changing security conditions and deter aggression.
