Nick Bisley
@NickBisley
Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences, Professor of International Relations @latrobe President @auDASSH 2022-24 Fellow @AIIANational
My preview of Xi Jinping’s travel in Southeast Asia this week. With massive tariffs on SEA still threatened, the timing is perfect to position China as the responsible and responsive partner. But tangible new initiatives may be lacking. asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Xi-Jin…
This is an interesting narrative development.
🇨🇳 BREAKING | Chinese Foreign Minister: "The United States has lost its legitimacy to lead the world in the eyes of nations. It is no longer morally qualified to speak of values or peace while supporting genocide in Gaza."
Haven't been here for a while, but pleased to release the cover of my new book to the wilds of social media. It will be out later this year:
This should be excellent, looking forward to it!
Very pleased to announce that my new @IISS_org Adelphi book on Japan is nearly with us. The tome considers whether Japan’s new grand strategy, defence reforms & more are up to the strategic task that Japan has set itself against the background of increasing tensions around…
Looking forward to this discussion, particularly the risks of hubris as ALP will be tempted to misread the election result!
COME join us on what next for the new Labor Government on the world stage: @billshortenvcuc @NickBisley @becstrating @latrobe @APSAtweets #Auspol2025 #AusVotes2025
Australian election result is NOT a model for centre-left renaissance. Labor got just over 1/3 of the primary vote but a stonking majority because of the pecularity of our preferential voting system. Size of ALP majority does not reflect broad support foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/05/lab…
Now might be a good time to read BAD COP, my Quarterly Essay about Peter Dutton. And if you want a sample, Paul Murray performed a dramatic reading from the essay on Sky After Dark
A tour de force by @GregoryVRaymond. While China provides authoritarian cover, it’s the anti-democratic govts of Southeast Asia, who are actively collaborating, facilitating cross border repression. Transnational criminals stabilize authoritarian politics. newmandala.org/making-mainlan…
Some thoughts from me on the ugly disfigured future of the global economy. lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…
Would be madness if... So you can bank on it!
Trump contemplating deep cuts to State + closing 30 missions including "several" Pacific embassies. No final decision, Rubio might defend turf, Congress might ignore. Would be madness to shutter embassies *just opened* in Honiara, Nuku'alofa, Port Vila etc politico.com/news/2025/04/1…
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.” • 80% of Americans agree • 20% disagree “I would be better off if I worked in a factory.” • 25% of Americans agree • 73% disagree • 2% currently work in a factory 👉🏻 cato.org/sites/cato.org…
the hubris on these people...
WH aide Stephen Miran outlines 5 potential responses foreign nations can undertake in response to problems he says are caused by US dollar dominance: 1. Foreign countries can accept tariffs w/o retaliation, giving US revenue; 2. They can stop unfair/harmful trading practices…
Timing is impeccable.
Today’s the day: My new book ‘THE NEW NUCLEAR AGE’ is now available in the United States and elsewhere. amazon.com/New-Nuclear-Ag…
the Chinese Communist Party posting Reagan speeches about the importance of free trade…what a time to be alive
Ronald Reagan vs. #tariffs : 1987 speech finds new relevance in 2025
My latest, in @ForeignAffairs, argues the US needs to get serious about building military power in the Indian Ocean, alongside its Quad partners. (1/4) foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…
Wondering how middle powers are dealing with the Trumpian whirlwind? Listen to my conversation with @willschoong about Australia's strategic loneliness. fulcrum.sg/australia-rues…
Dialogues@Fulcrum - Fulcrum editor @willschoong discusses #Australia’s strategic choices amid intensifying Sino-US rivalry and increased geopolitical flux with Prof @NickBisley. #Podcast #Southeastasia #AUKUS fulcrum.sg/australia-rues…
Dignity. ahh, such a quaint notion in these dark and cynical times. Next thing you'll be asking for honesty and humility.
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JOB!
La Trobe Asia is recruiting for a Senior Program Coordinator. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Australia’s policy and research engagement with Asia. Applications close 22 April 2025. Find out more: careers.pageuppeople.com/533/caw/en/job…