Showing papers in "Australian Journal of International Affairs in 2019"
TL;DR: For instance, between 2016 and 2018, Australia's perceptions of China underwent a significant reality check, with global implications as mentioned in this paper, and Australia has been a first mover in pushing back against Chinese foreign int...
Abstract: Between 2016 and 2018, Australia’s perceptions of China underwent a significant reality check, with global implications. Australia has been a first mover in pushing back against Chinese foreign int...
33 citations
TL;DR: In the 2017 Shangri-la Dialogue, there were only five mentions of the Indo-Pacific concept as mentioned in this paper, and only one mention of the so-called Indo-pacific concept was made by the speaker.
Abstract: Eleven years after it was abandoned, the so-called Indo-Pacific concept is back with a vengeance in regional security debates. At the 2017 Shangri-la Dialogue, there were only five mentions of the ...
30 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that a focus on fish as a natural resource obscures the other security challenges the crime of illegal fishing poses to Australia and highlight the benefits of regional cooperation in responding to illegal fishing.
Abstract: The security impact of illegal fishing is not well understood. Where illegal fishing is recognised as a security problem, the focus has been on fish as a natural resource, the depletion of which can have impacts on food security, individual livelihoods, and the economic survival of states relying on illegal fishing. We argue that a focus on fish as a natural resource obscures the other security challenges the crime of illegal fishing poses to Australia. As this paper explains, illegal fishing overlaps with drug, human, weapon and other contraband trafficking and smuggling; irregular maritime arrivals; and maritime piracy. In addition, like other easily transported, high value resources, illegal fish can fund insurgencies and other types of political violence. Understanding illegal fishing as a security challenge will improve Australia’s national security policy. First, it acknowledges fish as a vital natural resource, implicated in economic, ecological, and human security; second, it analyses how illegal fishing interlinks with other maritime crimes; third, it challenges the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement of illegal fishing; fourth, it presents an opportunity for effective regional cooperation; and finally it highlights the benefits of regional cooperation in responding to illegal fishing.
17 citations
TL;DR: Given current emissions trends, an increase in global temperatures in excess of 2°C is highly likely in the coming century as discussed by the authors, and it seems increasingly probable that states may consider s...
Abstract: Given current emissions trends an increase in global temperatures in excess of 2°C is highly likely in the coming century. In this context, it seems increasingly probable that states may consider s...
15 citations
TL;DR: In the past century, Australian foreign policy orders have been stabilised by the construction of ideas that have reduced uncertainty regarding national interests as discussed by the authors. Yet, such ideas have often evolv...
Abstract: Over the past century, Australian foreign policy orders have been stabilised by the construction of ideas that have reduced uncertainty regarding national interests. Yet, such ideas have often evol...
12 citations
TL;DR: The authors argued that public debate and deliberation on foreign policy is a normative good and argued that when there is a lack of de-emphasis on this good, it can lead to the formation of ill-informed policies.
Abstract: This article addresses the role of democracy in Australia’s foreign policy formation. It argues that public debate and deliberation on foreign policy is a normative good. When there is a lack of de...
12 citations
TL;DR: The recent decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mrs Fatou Bensouda, to launch preliminary investigations into the alleged deportation of 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fr...
Abstract: The recent decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mrs Fatou Bensouda, to launch preliminary investigations into the alleged deportation of 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fr...
11 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine why Asia-Pacific middle powers cooperate with each other on security issues and challenge the assumption that middle powers are primarily influenced by great-power powers.
Abstract: This article examines why Asia-Pacific middle powers cooperate with each other on security issues. The article challenges the assumption that middle powers are primarily influenced by great-power s...
11 citations
TL;DR: The unprecedented and unsustainable impact of human activities on the biosphere threatens the survival of the Earth's inhabitants, including the human species as discussed by the authors, and several solutions have been proposed to deal with it.
Abstract: The unprecedented and unsustainable impact of human activities on the biosphere threatens the survival of the Earth's inhabitants, including the human species. Several solutions have been p...
11 citations
TL;DR: The US strategic architecture in the Indo-Pacific has been premised on its hubs-and-spokes model of bilateral alliances and security partnerships as discussed by the authors, and since the 2000s the US began working with other countries in the region.
Abstract: Since the 1950s, US strategic architecture in the Indo-Pacific has been premised on its hubs-and-spokes model of bilateral alliances and security partnerships. Since the 2000s the US began working ...
11 citations
TL;DR: In Australia, women in international affairs play powerful and influential roles in shaping laws and policies, negotiating on subjects of war, peace, and security, and representing national interest as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Women in international affairs play powerful and influential roles in shaping laws and policies, negotiating on subjects of war, peace and security, and representing national interest. In Australia...
TL;DR: Taylor and Francis as mentioned in this paper published an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Australian Journal of International Affairs on 16 December 2018, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10357718.2018.1557106.
Abstract: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Australian Journal of International Affairs on 16 December 2018, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10357718.2018.1557106 .
TL;DR: The transfer and deportation of ethnically Rohingya people from Myanmar into Bangladesh is a crime against humanity demanding an international response as discussed by the authors. But what role, if any, should the International...
Abstract: The transfer and deportation of ethnically Rohingya people from Myanmar into Bangladesh is a crime against humanity demanding an international response. What role, however, should the International...
TL;DR: Faced with eroding United States hegemony and the rise of a more multipolar distribution of global power, Australia has embraced a new foreign policy platform built around advocacy for a "rules-basis" approach.
Abstract: Faced with eroding United States hegemony and the rise of a more multipolar distribution of global power, Australia has embraced a new foreign policy platform built around advocacy for a ‘rules-bas...
TL;DR: The authors investigated why the Australian Government funds the New Colombo Plan (NCP) and the Australian Studies Centres (ASCs) as public diplomacy in China and found that the ASCs view themselves as facilitators of Australian Studies not an arm of public diplomacy, despite their work contributing toward positive Australia-China relations.
Abstract: This research utilises expert interviews to investigate why the Australian Government funds the New Colombo Plan (NCP) and the Australian Studies Centres (ASCs) as public diplomacy in China. The ASCs have grown with no increase in funding, however, the academics view themselves as facilitators of Australian Studies not an arm of public diplomacy, despite their work contributing toward positive Australia-China relations. Evaluating the efficacy of the ASC’s contribution to public diplomacy is fraught with risk. Some suggest that political activism may backfire when governments explicitly outline their soft power strategies. As the NCP has no longitudinal measurements, this research is an initial review of short-term achievements. However, the external survey with 16% return rate, and just over 50% response rate indicating an intention to act as ambassadors for the program, requires review by the funding department. The opportunity for the Government to send a positive message to China and the stron...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors ask how and why developed and developing countries are increasingly cooperating on migration management, and human rights NGOs have harshly criticised these instruments for cooperation, and how and how they can be used for human rights protection.
Abstract: Developed and developing countries are increasingly cooperating on migration management, and human rights NGOs have harshly criticised these instruments for cooperation. This article asks how and t...
TL;DR: The authors examined Australian and Chinese government conceptions of the interna... through qualitative comparative analysis of policy documents and official statements over the last 10 years (2008-2018) and examined the relationship between the two countries.
Abstract: Through qualitative comparative analysis of policy documents and official statements over the last 10 years (2008–2018), this paper examines Australian and PRC government conceptions of the interna...
TL;DR: While Australia is considered an energy superpower, Australian foreign policy has often overlooked energy diplomacy as mentioned in this paper, and given the transformations taking place in global energy markets, the time is rip- rip...
Abstract: While Australia is considered an energy superpower, Australian foreign policy has often overlooked energy diplomacy. Given the transformations taking place in global energy markets, the time is rip...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the Chinese policies towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the context of global governance and show that despite China's fast-growing foreign policy competence, the le...
Abstract: This article explores the Chinese policies towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the context of global governance. Despite China’s fast-growing foreign policy competence, the le...
TL;DR: The United Nations police (UNPOL) have become increasingly important to operational effectiveness of peace operations and their contribution to re-establishing the rule of law in conflict-a....
Abstract: United Nations police (UNPOL) have become increasingly important to operational effectiveness of peace operations. For some time, their contribution to re-establishing the rule of law in conflict-a...
TL;DR: Synthetic biology is an emerging technology that will impact on the future security and prosperity of Australia as discussed by the authors, but as a discrete policy area synthetic biology has not been explored in relatio...
Abstract: Synthetic biology is an emerging technology that will impact on the future security and prosperity of Australia. As a discrete policy area synthetic biology has not been explored in relatio...
TL;DR: The authors assesses co-chairs' roles in affecting the outcomes of Asia-Pacific defence diplomacy, which have been under-examined and attempting to mend this intellectual gap, their study examines: "Wh...
Abstract: This article assesses co-chairs’ roles in affecting the outcomes of Asia-Pacific defence diplomacy, which have been under-examined. Attempting to mend this intellectual gap, our study examines: ‘Wh...
TL;DR: Facing an increasingly authoritarian and assertive China, the United States under President Trump administration's has embarked on a course toward a more openly competitive US-China relati... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Faced with an increasingly authoritarian and assertive China, the United States (US) under President Trump administration’s has embarked on a course toward a more openly competitive US–China relati...
TL;DR: Whaling has been a consistent theme in Australia's relations with Japan since the 1930s, Australia having endeavoured to regulate, restrict, or bring to a complete halt Japan's Antarctic whaling vi...
Abstract: Whaling has been a consistent theme in Australia’s relations with Japan since the 1930s, Australia having endeavoured to regulate, restrict, or bring to a complete halt Japan’s Antarctic whaling vi...
TL;DR: The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is in the midst of a sweeping reform programme to significantly transform its organisation, force posture, command and control structures, and internal po...
Abstract: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is in the midst of a sweeping reform programme to significantly transform its organisation, force posture, command and control structures, and internal po...
TL;DR: The Australian Aid and Parliament project as mentioned in this paper facilitates exposure visits to aid recipient countries for Australian parliamentarians to advocate on behalf of aid beneficiaries and reveal the potential of advocacy efforts that focus on the direct presence of aid recipients in the experience of elected officials.
Abstract: Advocates of foreign aid in OECD countries navigate a unique form of politics. The beneficiaries of foreign aid spending have little voice in elite level decision-making about aid commitments from OECD countries. Thus foreign aid spending has a form of politics unlike other areas of policy where there is more direct budget accountability with citizens. Scholarly attention has increased on this unusual domestic politics of aid spending yet there remains little examination of the opportunities, challenges and tensions for aid organisations in advocating to elected officials. This article focuses on the case of Australian foreign aid, and the Australian Aid and Parliament project, an initiative of Save the Children. This initiative facilitates exposure visits to aid recipient countries for Australian parliamentarians. Most aid advocacy projects in OECD countries rely on mobilising citizens of those countries to act as a proxy, advocating on behalf of aid beneficiaries. This project reveals the potential of advocacy efforts that focus on the direct ‘presence’ of aid beneficiaries in the experience of elected officials (from donor countries). Yet it also reveals several challenges, and tensions between advocates, about how aid commitments change, and the most effective role for advocacy groups to play.
TL;DR: Despite its short life of 16 years, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is no stranger to controversy as mentioned in this paper, and contestation started before the ICC began operations. Throughout the d...
Abstract: Despite its short life of 16 years, the International Criminal Court (‘ICC’ or ‘Court’) is no stranger to controversy. Indeed, contestation started before the ICC began operations. Throughout the d...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used theories of bonded and embedded trust to explain the "roller-coaster" nature of the Australia-Indonesia relationship and examined the relationship between the two countries.
Abstract: The aim of this article is to use theories of bonded and embedded trust to explain the ‘roller-coaster’ nature of the Australia-Indonesia relationship. An examination of Prime Minister Keating and ...
TL;DR: The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP) offers an apt example of norm negotiation in implementing United Nation Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325).
Abstract: The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP) offers an apt example of norm negotiation in implementing United Nation Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325)....
TL;DR: The United States-centric nature of the Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) subfield poses a range of pedagogical challenges, especially when the subject is taught outside North America.
Abstract: The United States-centric nature of the Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) subfield poses a range of pedagogical challenges, especially when the subject is taught outside North America. The preponderanc...