Obama’s America and the Islamic World
When Barack Obama assumed the office of President of the United States eight years ago, he symbolised a new hope for many members of the Arab world and beyond. He was starkly different than any previous US president. He was black, had Islamic roots through his father, and ultimately represented a new pathway for relations...
Changing Relations in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is home to many rare fish, natural gas and oil reserves, hundreds of islands, and plenty of controversial territorial and sovereignty claims. China, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Brunei all have historically conflicting claims to the maritime region. Although it has been a point of controversy for decades, this past...
America Turns Its Back on TPP
Although free trade was once the natural response by states to the globalisation of economies, many are now stepping backwards and re-weighing its benefits. The United States has taken a leading role in the creation of free trade agreements (FTAs) globally since the beginning of the 21st century and is now on the verge of...