Walking the Talk

The term ‘Asia-Pacific Century' is already dated as the geopolitical centre of the world is moving west. On the linguistic front alone, this means that for Australia, the Asian language domain now has to embrace Russian and Arabic, as well as many others.

The Great Game Mark II

Immortalised by Kipling in 1901, at a time when Central Asia was seen by many strategists as the geopolitical centre of the world, now, in the early part of another century, 'The Great Game' is on again.

Cultural Melting Pot: Productive Diversity in the Workplace

Scratch most Australian organisations and you'll discover a productive diversity that's too good to miss.

Overlooking Facts on Fact-Finding Missions

Fact-finding missions are often driven by a quest for grand ideas, especially of the type that looks good when you present on them on return. They mightn't ultimately lead anywhere, but they can be helpful to promotion in the short term.

Asian Studies and the Myth That One Size Fits All

Let's face it, you ever only realise how fundamental your home grammar is when you study another language, especially one from a vastly different cultural or civilization bailiwick.

Understanding Asia’s Daily Concerns

Would an 'Asia Daily' news bulletin help Australia to better understand its closest neighbours?

Lost generations

At least a million Australias are overseas at any time, of which at least three-quarters reside on a permanent or long-term basis. Some represent Australian interests, but most don’t …

One of Australia’s greatest achievements has taken place in Asia where much of this country’s destiny lies. And no, it’s not in the sporting arena. If it had been, it wouldn’t go unheralded.

The story began in the 1970s when the first wave of young Australians shunned the usual option of gaining experience in the United States or Britain and started heading to Japan and the rest of Asia to study and work. The Japanese economy had taken off and trade with Australia was burgeoning.