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THE FARMERS ENDURE – THE PROTESTS THAT FAIL TO BE QUASHED BY INDIA

BY GURSEWAK SINGH – Earlier this month, farmer rallies on the outskirts of New Delhi surpassed 100 continuous days of protesting. Instigated by farmers from across India, the protesters seek to repeal three pieces of legislation passed by the Indian Government which they view as encroaching on the stability and security of the more than 100 million farmers in India. The farmers’ protests provide an opportunity to not just explore the incredibly important agriculture sector in India but also the anti-democratic tendencies of the Indian Government and how the farmers protest has stuck around to become an anomaly in a series of protests against the Government.
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STAYING APART HAS BROUGHT CHINA CLOSER

BY DEAN ANTOS – In Victoria, one political figure has stood apart from the rest due to their personal efforts to be on our TV screens each day – Premier Daniel Andrews. During his daily press conferences, Andrews has constantly stated that “staying apart keeps … Continue readingSTAYING APART HAS BROUGHT CHINA CLOSER

YOSHIHIDE SUGA: A NEW ERA OR CONTINUITY OF ABE FOREIGN POLICY?

Japan’s 99th prime minister Yoshihide Suga was quickly hailed as Shinzo Abe’s successor in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), after the former prime minister announced his decision to step down almost two months ago on the 28th of August 2020. Many have begun to speculate … Continue readingYOSHIHIDE SUGA: A NEW ERA OR CONTINUITY OF ABE FOREIGN POLICY?

The controversy of Disney’s Mulan

On paper, a live-action remake of “Mulan” would have made a great film and a significant insight into Chinese culture. It could have been massively popular, particularly amongst Chinese audiences, and it could have perhaps made a lot of money for Disney and Hollywood. With … Continue readingThe controversy of Disney’s Mulan

THE AUSTRALIAN-INDONESIAN RELATIONSHIP

The highs are numerous and growing. Both nations are parties to a plethora of bilateral agreements including the Lombok Treaty (2006), the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2018) and the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (2019). Australia has committed significant diplomatic resources to Indonesia, with its network … Continue readingTHE AUSTRALIAN-INDONESIAN RELATIONSHIP

A PASSAGE THROUGH INDIA

Although it is an uncomfortable truth to confront, COVID-19 has exposed deep-rooted inequalities within hierarchies globally, which have enabled certain classes of people to benefit from exploiting a perceived ‘lower’ class. Whilst the pandemic itself has been indiscriminate, it is clear that disadvantaged groups have … Continue readingA PASSAGE THROUGH INDIA

HONG KONG’S DARKEST HOUR

First they came for the Tibetans And I did not speak out Because I was not a Tibetan Then they came for the Uighurs And I did not speak out Because I was not a Uighur Then they came for the Hong Kongers And I … Continue readingHONG KONG’S DARKEST HOUR

AUSTRALIA’S POLICY DILEMMA

Australia has faced the same policy issue for the past 15 years; Balancing economic ties with China, whilst sustaining its strategic relationship with the US in order to secure its position in the Indo Pacific region. However, caught in the crossfire of great power competition, … Continue readingAUSTRALIA’S POLICY DILEMMA

SHOWDOWN IN THE HIMALAYAS

A SECOND SINO-INDIAN WAR? In May earlier this year, Chinese and Indian infantry units clashed in the Naku La area in Sikkim. 11 soldiers were injured on both sides in that engagement, and tensions between the two countries grew as both sides built up more … Continue readingSHOWDOWN IN THE HIMALAYAS

LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC

WHAT SHOULD OUR PRIORITIES BE FOR POST-COVID RECOVERY? Last month, we celebrated the 50th Earth Day. A day to celebrate our planet and appreciate it in an effort to further the pursuit of conserving the flora and fauna that call this planet their home too … Continue readingLESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC

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