Only days ago the long discussed ceasefire agreement in Syria began to unravel and  special envoys packed with aid were once again blocked by new outbursts of war. In particular, a […]
Month: September 2016
The Effect of Corruption on International Peace
Government and military corruption has consequences that extend well beyond the misappropriation of money, including the direct support of international terrorism. The international community strives to apply laws that allow […]
Is the state meant to remain central in tomorrow’s world?
Throughout human history, many major forms of political organisation have arisen and failed, ultimately leading to the state that we know today: a central political authority of a defined territory, […]
Australia and the Global Citizen
The past several years have seen Australia attracting the ire of many international allies. Is the notion of Australia as a globally minded citizen still relevant? Australia is in no […]
The Need for Crisis Planning in Government Policy
Effective crisis planning should be a major objective for all governments and organisations. Unfortunately it currently exists as a secondary thought, an oversight that may prove disastrous as crises become […]
The UN in South Sudan
In a move toward resolving the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted Resolution 2304 (2016) with 11 votes in favour and four […]
Beyond 2016 – the Olympic legacy
With a reach of over one billion people, the Olympic and Paralympic Games provides a world stage on which to showcase a nation’s potential. From culture to scenic beauty, […]