Defining Democracy Down: Political Judicialisation, Judicial Politicisation
The overruling of Roe v Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has again highlighted issues with judicial politicisation and independence.
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Between Geography and History: Delhi and Canberra in Indo-Pacific Security
The Quad has emerged as a major new element of the architecture in Indo-Pacific security Yet the unfolding transformation of …
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Time to ‘step up’ the tempo: Australia’s answer to Beijing in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea politics and development have become a focus for Australia in light of China’s increasing influence in the …
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The Philippines Caught between Appeasing and Constraining China: How Australia can help tip the balance
There is much debate about whether the relationship of Philippines vs China should be one of appeasement or constraint. This …
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Xi Dreams of 100 More Glorious Years for the Party: Might China Awake?
The Chinese Communist Party is at the peak of its power as it enters its second century. This paper examines …
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Reflections on the EU Project and its Flaws: A fatal conceit about markets and the real world
The European Union shows all the signs of worsening economic, social and political decline — from tepid economic growth and …
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Afghanistan on the brink of an abyss
This paper outlines the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal by US and other forces, and what it means for the …
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Crucial Collaboration: The Case for Closer Australia-UK Defence and Security Ties in Light of a Rising China
This paper argues that the now is the time to broaden and deepen the Australia-UK defence and security relationship as …
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Resisting China’s Economic Coercion: Why America should support Australia
China’s unprecedented trade campaign against Australia is a case study in economic coercion for geopolitical purposes. Its aim is twofold: …
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The Need for U.S.-Australia Leadership to Counter China across the Indo-Pacific
This paper assesses different ways in which Canberra can work with Washington in countering China as part of a broader …