Etienne Darcas is a fellow at EPIS.
Ahmad Shah Mohibi reflects on his experiences of peacekeeping in the Afghan war. Deriving lessons learned, he takes us through a historical journey with a strong forward-oriented tone.
Has the 2025 Munich Security Conference changed the assessment of the US alliance in Australia? Yes, there has been a shift, but historical memory of the Fall of Singapore has shaped it. Australia still feels safer in ANZUS, but only because it is so insecure in its perception of its position
How is Australia defending against Chinese economic diplomacy in the Pacific region? Australia is utilising soft power diplomacy through Rugby League to foster a shared identity in the region and facilitate trust. Australia’s strategy is modest, but it’s this modesty that offsets the raw transnat…
