Gulf states missing from the battlefield
Gulf states missing from the battlefield
Rodger Shanahan
The Australian
20 June 2015
The West Asia program provides original research on developments in the Middle East and Central and Southwest Asia, including as they impact on Australia. Central research issues include relations between West Asia and East Asia, the Arab uprisings and geo-political change in the Middle East and Australia’s relations with the Gulf.
Gulf states missing from the battlefield
Rodger Shanahan
The Australian
20 June 2015
Public support for fight in Iraq despite big risk
Anthony Bubalo
Australian Financial Review
16 June 2015
Common interests could drive U.S. closer to Iran
Rodger Shanahan
The Australian
28 May 2015
Faced with a common foe, Iran and West should consider ending their estrangement
Rodger Shanahan
The Australian
9 May 2015
In this Analysis, Andrew Zammit argues that Australians fighting in Iraq and Syria pose a threat to Australia’s security and examines the options for responding to that threat, including through non-coercive means.
Barack Obama's framework nuclear deal with Iran will not ease tension in the Middle East
Rodger Shanahan
Sydney Morning Herald
9 April 2015
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Crisis in Yemen no proxy war
Rodger Shanahan
The Australian
27 March 2015
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Bishop's Iran visit transmits clearest possible diplomatic signal
Rodger Shanahan
The Australian Financial Review
24 March 2015
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Iranian nuclear deal offers stability, but with a catch
Rodger Shanahan
The Drum
19 February 2015
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In this Lowy Institute Analysis Rodger Shanahan examines changes in Iranian foreign policy under President Rouhani. He argues that while the Iranian President has changed the tone of Iranian foreign policy, changing the substance will prove much more difficult.