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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
Rethinking empire, extraction and identity in the Pacific: A New History
The history of the Pacific Ocean is often told as a story of isolated islands. But its history is of a network of interconnections and struggles from Bolivia to China.
Principle or pragmatism in Indonesia’s foreign policy choices?
Indonesia has long positioned itself as a bridge between major powers while avoiding formal alignment. But rising geopolitical tensions are making that harder to sustain.
Citizens of nowhere: How climate change is creating a new generation of the stateless
Climate change is increasingly more than an environmental crisis, it’s also pushing people into statelessness. What can be done about it?
Compound Capitalism: Inside Southeast Asia’s Fraud Factories
Across Southeast Asia, vast compounds are generating large-scale online fraud. Inside the compounds, are trafficked workers, lured under false promises of legitimate employment.
How are rice farmers faring in the Philippines?
Rice is more than a staple in the Philippines – it’s a measure of well-being and security. But government policy hasn’t delivered self-sufficiency.