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Charities and terrorism: Lessons from the Syrian crisis
Analyses
Charities and terrorism: Lessons from the Syrian crisis
Terrorists have manipulated the humanitarian crisis in Syria to create a cover for foreign fighters and to raise funds for terrorist groups under the guise of charitable donations…
Canberra looks for new bridges over troubled waters
Commentary
Canberra looks for new bridges over troubled waters
Faced with a distracted US and an increasingly assertive China, Australia needs, more than ever, friends and partners in the region. Originally published in the Straits Times.Euan…
Iran nuclear deal: ‘Trump’s approach can hurt US interests’
Commentary
Iran nuclear deal: ‘Trump’s approach can hurt US interests’
Originally published in The Australian (Photo: Office of the Supreme Leader) Rodger Shanahan
The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
Commentary
The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
Originally published in The Australian. Euan Graham , Greg Colton
US manoeuvres in the South China Sea are not provocative
Commentary
US manoeuvres in the South China Sea are not provocative
Originally published in the Financial Times Aaron L Connelly
More Indonesian maritime co-operation remains an elusive goal
Commentary
More Indonesian maritime co-operation remains an elusive goal
Jakarta is only very slowly responding to Canberra's overtures for more joint security at sea. We have no choice but to persevere, writes Euan Graham. Originally published in The…
Michael Keenan on the evolving terrorist threat in Australia
Speeches
Michael Keenan on the evolving terrorist threat in Australia
On 26 October, Justice Minister the Hon Michael Keenan MP addressed the Lowy Institute on the evolving terrorist threat to Australia. Mr Keenan’s role within the government…
Tactical nuclear weapons in the modern nuclear era
Analyses
Tactical nuclear weapons in the modern nuclear era
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Brendan Thomas-Noone argues that advances in technology are making tactical nuclear weapons more precise and potentially more usable. He argues…
Tide of Islamic State moves west
Commentary
Tide of Islamic State moves west
Originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Rodger Shanahan , Lydia Khalil