This report explores ways for New Zealand and Japan to enhance their economic and cultural relationship.

This report argues that the time has come for the United States and its allies and partners to form a coalition of like-minded states to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), in order to counter the geopolitical advantages Beijing is accruing.

This research finds that Australians can clearly differentiate between a president and a country. As much as Australians may dislike the current US President, most Australians hold positive evaluations of America and of Australia’s relationship with the United States.

Taiwan policy in Australia and internationally is structured around the ‘resolution’ of the Taiwan issue, either through a negotiated settlement or through large-scale military action by the PRC. This report argues that Australia should reassess its understanding of the Taiwan issue so as to identify alternative scenarios and calibrate its responses accordingly.

Raoul Ruparel was special adviser on Europe to Prime Minister Theresa May between July 2018 and July 2019. This paper sets out his conclusions on the lessons learnt from the first round of Brexit negotiations, and his advice to the current prime minister as the UK prepares for the next phase.