Asia and Pacific
Putin flexes muscle ahead of G20
What to do if you are the leader of a former superpower about to travel to a small-ish country whose leader has promised to shirtfront you? The answer seems to be to flex a little…
US and allies outgunned in South China Sea
Three books published this year contemplate Asia's most vexing problem. Taken together, they provide a thorough understanding of the contest in the South China Sea. Still, they…
China's overseas basing strategy
'Will China's growing global economic interests lead it to expand its overseas military presence and capabilities?' This is a question that has been asked by policymakers,…
Congress, midterms and the TPP
US mid-terms elections will take place on 4 November, with polls suggesting the Republicans will re-take control of the Senate. President Obama's next steps on the Trans Pacific…
Commentary
India's Ocean: The story of India's bid for regional leadership
India's Ocean: The story of India's bid for regional leadershipRory MedcalfAustralian Outlook28 October 2014 Rory Medcalf
Four ways to look at Jokowi's new Cabinet
President Jokowi announced his first Cabinet on Sunday evening on the grounds of the State Palace, six days after his inauguration and four days after he scrubbed carefully…
Commentary
Indonesia under Jokowi: A foreign policy driven by a “Global Maritime Nexus”
Indonesia under Jokowi: A foreign policy driven by a “Global Maritime Nexus”Adelle NearyCogitASIA23 October 2014Adelle Neary
Journal Articles
Malcolm Fraser's Asia Delusion
Malcolm Fraser's Asia Delusion
Rory Medcalf
Australian Journal of International Affairs
20 October 2014Rory Medcalf
Jokowi's maritime inaugural address
The inauguration speech of Indonesia's 7th President, Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, was powerful despite its brevity, or perhaps because of it. It contained a striking blend of personal…
Commentary
Blinkered views on China and the US feed Malcolm Fraser’s Asia delusion
Blinkered views on China and the US feed Malcolm Fraser’s Asia delusionRory MedcalfThe Australian20 October 2014Please click here for the online text.Rory Medcalf