International relations | Asia
The unique quality of relations between Russia and China cannot be captured by the term “partnership,” but the development of high‐level ties does not signify a process of alliance building. The...
National security
Mapping online child safety in Asia and the Pacific
In today's age, the Internet has become essential for children's education and social development. Yet the very same technologies can expose children to online harm, which can negatively impact their well‐being...
‘Japan is back’: autonomy and balancing amidst an unstable China–U.S.–Japan triangle
International relations | Asia
Japan’s security policy has changed dramatically in recent years. The country balances harder against China, and its armed forces are increasingly autonomous from their American counterparts. What explains Japan’s growing autonomy...
Framing Sino‐American military relations: The power and problem of perception in preventing geostrategic security cooperation between China and the United States
International relations | Asia
Sino‐American relations are composed of a complex field of factors that have influenced both cooperation and confrontation between the Chinese and Americans. The factors that present the most obstacles are undoubtedly...
Preventing other ‘Marawis’ in the Southern Philippines
Government and governance | Asia
After more than 5 months of intense fighting, the Battle for Marawi has concluded as the largest urban combat scenario in modern Philippine history. Winning a kinetic campaign against violent extremist organisations...
Two‐level games and Australia’s defence procurement: the case of land‐based anti‐ship missiles
Economics and finance | Australia
As a country largely free of the corruption that bedevils the defence procurement of many of Australia’s Asian neighbours, it is generally assumed that Australia’s national security interests, together with value...