Red Sea Shipping Crisis: What’s at Stake?
Examining the economic costs and geopolitical stakes surrounding Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea.
Regional Bank Collapses Complicate Fed Outlook
The Fed is increasingly pinched between achieving price stability or stabilizing the financial system.
The China-India Standoff over the Doklam Plateau
Exploring the factors that led to the current Doklam plateau stand-off, and how these two Asian behemoths can resolve it.
Australia Joins the Asia Pacific Arms Race
A recently released defense white paper by the Australian government signals Australia’s entry into a widening Asia Pacific arms race.
Group of Seven fights irrelevance in new world order
After decades in charge, the club of rich, industrialised nations is fast losing sway as a share of global economic power shifts towards big developing countries.
Abbott’s Northern Australia Idea: Grand Vision or Folly?
Examining the competing visions to develop Northern Australia and link it to thriving Asian economies in the region.
Russia’s Take on Ukraine Tensions
Dr. Laurent Vinatier examines recent Ukraine tensions from the Russian point of view.
Russian Economy Running Out of Firewalls
With plunging oil prices and Western sanctions, Russia is caught in a perfect economic storm. How long can the Putin government weather it?
Winners and Losers in a Global Energy Shift to Renewables
If the global economy takes a hard turn towards renewables in the decades to come, some countries will benefit more than others.
A Bad Bet: Theresa May Limps into Brexit Negotiations
Theresa May still gets to negotiate Brexit, but it won’t be the one she wanted.