Should New Zealand act as a buffer nation between the United States and China? Much has been said and debated in recent literature concerning Australia’s role in regional South Pacific security. As a regional hegemon, Australia is seen by the United States (US) as a valuable ally in checking the perceived spread of Chinese influence […]
Still not Closing the Gap between words and actions?
Two years ago I wrote here about how the annual Closing the Gap statements provide insights into the Indigenous policy approaches favoured by Prime Ministers. I noted that it would be interesting to see whether Malcolm Turnbull delivered on the commitments in his first Closing the Gap speech which promised a more inclusive approach, or […]
Using Anarchist Methods in the Social and Political Sciences
One of the most fundamental social issues in previous centuries has been the ubiquitous rise of capitalism around the globe. Paramount to this global expansion has been capitalism’s ability to colonise–and infect–social and political institutions. While the emergence of globalisation has been well documented (and criticised) in the 21st century, approaches that challenge its […]
