Alexander Davis
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Biography
Publications
Dr Alexander Davis a lecturer in international relations at the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on Indian foreign policy from a historical perspective, particularly India’s relationships with the “Anglosphere”, the Himalaya and the Indian Ocean.
![The local cost of rising India-China tensions](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2018.08.08.R1_56%2C%20Pangong%20Tso%20copy.jpg?itok=KvcWtG01)
The local cost of rising India-China tensions
The recent territorial disputes in the Himalaya have a long history. They also imperil the future of a fragile place.
![Geopolitical moves in Jammu and Kashmir have a local cost, too](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1146941256-min.jpg?itok=eMLcraTc)
Geopolitical moves in Jammu and Kashmir have a local cost, too
The planned dissolution not only creates a regional disturbance, but tips the balance against minority rights.
![How the conservative “Anglosphere” fell in love with India](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/15172403511_8a4bc8903b_k.jpg?itok=QUppSQhf)
How the conservative “Anglosphere” fell in love with India
Mistaken assumptions about Indian history is leading to profound misunderstandings about its foreign policy priorities.
![Thawing tensions in the Himalaya](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/IMG_1325.jpeg?itok=5dUCTdQE)
Thawing tensions in the Himalaya
Geopolitics are transforming this influential region politically, culturally, linguistically, and environmentally.
![Australia and India: different worlds](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-666857488-min1.jpg?itok=h6jgYJAu)
Australia and India: different worlds
Australia wants India to support its “rules based order”, but does New Delhi want the same rules?