Diplomacy
Article
Regulatory diplomacy: the practitioner's path to agility and foresight
Whether it’s overseeing innovation, governing risks, or getting ahead of emerging threats – the issues we face are increasingly borderless and rapidly evolving. This article discusses the concept of regulatory diplomacy as a means to solve problems requiring a global approach.
Guide
Red book, Blue book: a guide to the next US Administration
This compilation of essays by United States Study Centre researchers aims to provide a guide on what to expect from a second Biden term versus a second Trump term, as well as what to expect regardless of who takes office.
Report
Deterrence, escalation and strategic stability: rebuilding Australia’s muscle memory
To build an effective deterrence strategy, Australia needs urgently to improve its skills and understanding of deterrence. This report explains what deterrence is and why it matters. It looks at Australian deterrence policy in practice and at deterrence efforts by some of our partners and allies and it highlights a number of gaps in Australia’s...
Research Summary
Belt and Road Initiative: implications for New Zealand
This research note highlights the potential pitfalls of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its implications for New Zealand's foreign policy independence and infrastructure development.
Discussion paper
What does it look like for Australia to ... use all tools of statecraft in the information environment
Coordinated disinformation campaigns are now an established feature of domestic politics in Australia’s region. This paper argues that a multilateral approach to the building of new norms and standards in the digital age is an urgent priority, and that Australia should position itself to be an influential participant in these debates.