As the world economy moves towards the abyss, the Gillard government must postpone the introduction of carbon and mining taxes or risk looking irresponsible, warns The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS). Read More
Australia’s eyes wide shut to India: Australia must recognise the growing confidence, power and influence of India if we are to remain a relevant middle power within our own region, argues a report being... Read More
American debt brewing another economic storm: America’s massive fiscal deficit has the potential to spur a second crisis, says a new report being released Wednesday. Read More
WHY AMERICA WILL LEAD THE ‘ASIAN CENTURY’ The beginning of the end of America’s strategic primacy in Asia is commonly predicted. We are supposed to be entering a China-led Asian Century but, a... Read More
As politicians reaffirm their commitment to free trade at the G20 and APEC, they should make sure they practice what they preach. In Australia’s case, this means reforming restrictive rules on foreign... Read More
WHY DEMOCRACY IS GOING BACKWARDS IN CHINA: Since the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest, China has moved closer to a market economy, but further away from a democratic state. The impetus for democracy has... Read More