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Ukraine War, a historical perspective

Ukraine War, a historical perspective

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is its latest ploy to attempt to control the former republics of the Soviet Union. Read more...
The End of the Cold War: 1985-1991

The End of the Cold War: 1985-1991

It took four wise leaders – Reagan and Shultz, and Gorbachev and Shevardnadze – to bring the previous Cold War to a peaceful end. Regrettably, the world is suffering from a dearth of such leadership Read more...
Who lost Russia? From the Collapse of the USSR to Putin's War on Ukraine

Who lost Russia? From the Collapse of the USSR to Putin's War on Ukraine

Relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated drastically since the optimistic days of the 1980s and 90s. Peter Conradi explores why in his new book. Read more...
The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941

The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941

Robert Kagan's new book on the history of US foreign policy offers many insights of relevance to today. Read more...
Coming to terms with Moscow?

Coming to terms with Moscow?

Some European leaders imagine that if a quick resolution to the Ukraine war could be negotiated, their peoples could return to peace. But this is unrealistic. Read more...
The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order

The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order

Over the past century, the US has known two domestic political orders – the “New Deal Order” and the “Neoliberal Order.” But the Neoliberal Order has now collapsed. Read more...
Rise and decline of the US global hegemon?

Rise and decline of the US global hegemon?

The second Industrial Revolution was a key driver of the US’ rise to global hegemon status. But relative economic stagnation over the past half century has been undermining its standing. Read more...
Australia dives deep into AUKUS

Australia dives deep into AUKUS

On 14 March 2023, Australia, the UK and the US put some meat into their controversial AUKUS partnership, which is designed to deter and resist China’s assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific. Read more...
America, the ambivalent and erratic liberal hegemon

America, the ambivalent and erratic liberal hegemon

It is rather difficult to come to terms with America’s unpredictable relationship with the world. But for better or worse, the US is the only world power capable of defending a liberal world order. Read more...
Pacific Power Paradox

Pacific Power Paradox

In his new book, Pacific Power Paradox, Van Jackson seeks to correct our vision of the past through his argument that the US has not just been Asia’s firefighter for peace, but also its arsonist. Read more...
One year of Russia’s war against Ukraine

One year of Russia’s war against Ukraine

We speak with a geopolitical expert about the origins of the war in Ukraine, the stakes involved, and the role the West must play in bringing the war to an end
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The Future

The Future

Our partner, Glen Robinson, shares his thoughts on the future.
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Book Review: The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy

Book Review: The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy

Michael Mandelbaum’s latest book takes readers through America’s rise from weak, settler-nation to hyper-power hegemon over the past 250 years. Read more...
Geopolitical developments in 2023: Which way will the needle move?

Geopolitical developments in 2023: Which way will the needle move?

Reasons for both pessimism and optimism in 2023. Read more...
My reading list in 2022:

My reading list in 2022:

I successfully tried to read 50 books in 2022. Read more...
Chip War. a book review

Chip War. a book review

Seamus Grimes' review of Christopher Miller's book, Chip War,
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How religion evolved and why it endures?

How religion evolved and why it endures?

Religion has been part and parcel of virtually every culture and civilisation the world over. But what is it, where did it come from, and could it ever fade away?
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STARTUPS

STARTUPS

Glen Robinson shares his views on startups in Australia.
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THE NEW AUSTRALIA

THE NEW AUSTRALIA

Over the last 2 years Australia has gone through monumental changes which most people participated in but were not specifically aware of it, writes Glen Robinson.
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There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century

There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century

Fiona Hill fears that American politics will head in a Russian-style authoritarian direction unless it can restore the infrastructure of opportunity. Read more...
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