Asia

General Hurley previews the Defence White Paper
Twenty months ago the Chief of the Defence Force delivered a speech at the Lowy Institute outlining how he thought the 2013 White Paper would be developed. Today at the…
With New Defense White Paper, Australia Rebalances
Commentary
With New Defense White Paper, Australia Rebalances
With New Defense White Paper, Australia RebalancesDr Michael FulliloveWorld Politics Review10 May 2013Michael Fullilove
Where do Australia rivals stand on foreign policy?
Commentary
Where do Australia rivals stand on foreign policy?
Viewpoint: Where do Australia rivals stand on foreign policy?  Dr Michael Fullilove, BBC News Asia, 28 August 2013.  Australia's election winner will…
In the South Pacific, it's a question of (no) confidence
After much speculation, many sleepless nights and seemingly endless rumour mongering, the leader of the opposition in Vanuatu , Ham Lini, last week withdrew a motion of no…
The global strategic consequences of Russia's intervention in Ukraine
The immediate risk of major armed conflict in Europe may have eased slightly, but Russia's brutally old-fashioned assault on Ukrainian sovereignty will have profound strategic…
US position hardens on China's nine-dashed line
In January 2013, senior US Navy intelligence officer Captain James Fanell described China's maritime strategy and ambitions as 'hegemonic' and aggressive, and said China 'bullies…
More talk than walk: Indonesia as a foreign policy actor
Analyses
More talk than walk: Indonesia as a foreign policy actor
In a new Lowy Institute Analysis, Australian National University visiting fellow Dr Dave McRae argues that Indonesia is unlikely to become a significantly…
US defence budget: Hagel cuts won't be the last
Those of you who read Mike Green's post this morning and who have followed the coverage of US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's budget bid will understand that this is not the last…
Hagel's defence budget proposal is a reasonable place-holder for the pivot
If Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s proposed defence budget becomes reality, then the Administration's so-called 'pivot' or 'rebalance' to the Asia Pacific will have enough…
China links: North Korea, Afghanistan, public opinion, the pivot, Super Mario and more
Beijing is 'exploring whether to change tactics' in its relationship with North Korea.    Social security and corruption are the biggest concerns in China, according to the three…