Shaun Cameron
Biography
Publications
Shaun Cameron is a postgraduate student working in Asia. He has a background in academic research, teaching, and psychology.
![Why is Myanmar’s new deep-sea port such hot property?](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2023-11/Kyaukphyu%20comp.jpg?itok=ImltqsqV)
Why is Myanmar’s new deep-sea port such hot property?
An alternative route to the Strait of Malacca offers China, and others, a safer, faster and more efficient trade route.
![The hard road to justice for Russian war crimes](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2023-01/GettyImages-1245942154.jpg?itok=KOKe1k2C)
The hard road to justice for Russian war crimes
Prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine are crucial to maintain international law and the peace and security it promotes.
![Will Thailand’s prime minister defy time?](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2022-08/Prayut%20Thai%20PM%20compressed.jpg?itok=cq8GN6RL)
Will Thailand’s prime minister defy time?
Depending on how you count it, Prayut Chan-o-cha’s tenure could be up in 2023 … or not. In politics, numbers matter.
![The opportunities of cross-public service diplomacy](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2022-08/Coat%20of%20arms%20compressed%20%2B%20cropped.jpg?itok=932GRL8l)
The opportunities of cross-public service diplomacy
Collaborations between Australia and its regional partners on skills, knowledge and capacity offer a win-win scenario.
![Whoever controls the spice, controls the universe](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Lithium%20battery%20factory.jpg?itok=eAlXIzRs)
Whoever controls the spice, controls the universe
From missile guidance systems to electric car batteries, China’s domination of rare earths has global implications.
![Lights! Camera! Action! A new Hollywood](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Cinema.jpg?itok=aHx2q3iv)
Lights! Camera! Action! A new Hollywood
China’s love of American cinema is pushing the limits on a film industry that is highly regulated by the state.
![Palau faces the dragon](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Dragon.jpg?itok=Uz5E1vGR)
Palau faces the dragon
Beijing can make or break nations by rubber stamping them as approved destinations for Chinese tourism and investment.
![China: rejecting rubbish](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-957894060.jpg?itok=O3q4Yim8)
China: rejecting rubbish
Far from trashing its reputation, Beijing did the world a favour by swinging the sword.
![By land or sea: Thailand perseveres with the Kra Canal](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Containers.jpeg?itok=8VPPijgM)
By land or sea: Thailand perseveres with the Kra Canal
The fabled Thai waterway meant to bypass the Strait of Malacca has been mooted for centuries. Could its time have come?