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Melbourne Asia Review is an initiative of the Asia Institute. Any inquiries about Melbourne Asia Review should be directed to the Managing Editor, Cathy Harper.

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INTERVIEW: Shipping in maritime Asia is vulnerable to geopolitical tension

  • Jennifer Parker,

Maritime Asia is a major international trade route, but the South China Sea is hotly disputed. What are the possible impacts on shipping of geo-political tensions?

Reflections on Afghanistan’s economic development: Is China the answer?

  • Imran Zakeria,

If China invests in Afghanistan its economy would improve which is crucial to overall regional stability.

Can Chinese cultural diplomacy be done without controversy? The case of China Cultural Centres

  • Minglei Wang,

Why have China Cultural Centres so far attracted little controversy, especially compared with Confucius Institutes?

The fall of Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms? An analysis of closures and future directions

  • Dr Jeffrey Gil,

Worsening relations between China, North America, Europe and Australia means many Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms have closed, but more are opening in other regions.

INTERVIEW: Women play a key role in preventing geopolitical conflict and the success of peacekeeping initiatives

  • Natasha Stott Despoja AO,

The lives of civilians, particularly women, are often overlooked in relation to the impact of geopolitical competition.