James Bowen
Biography
Publications
James Bowen is a Policy Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre. James was previously a Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Centre from 2018 to 2020.
James was a Visiting Research Fellow at Berlin’s Mercator Institute for China Studies in late 2019. From 2015 to 2017 he worked at the International Peace Institute in New York City, editing its flagship Global Observatory publication and contributing to programs on countering and preventing violent extremism. He has consulted for international political risk firms and is a former government speechwriter.
Managing Japan-Australia energy tensions in a time of transition
Australia can’t afford to support Japan’s carbon emissions anymore than its own.
Australia should build its green infrastructure presence
The region is taking an increasingly dim view of efforts seeking to protect the fossil fuel trade.
Australia’s potential as a “green” hydrogen superpower
As the hydrocarbon era wanes a new energy source could be a potent geopolitical asset.
This week, it’s Trump the conventional Republican hawk
It seems Trump has been co-opted by the powerful military and foreign policy establishment in Washington - memorably described as 'the Blob' by former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes.
Trump's info wars not so easily won
The communications strategy employed during Trump's successful primaries and general election campaigns has not been as effective since the inauguration.
Obama’s legacy: Still a work in progress?
Obama leaves office enjoying unusually high approval ratings while simultaneously fearing the wholesale destruction of his legacy.
Trump: An unimaginable president
US institutions are wholly unprepared to deal with a candidate they have never envisioned.
