Papers by Stjepan Bosnjak
Australian Outlook, 2018
What is Russia hoping to gain from stoking instability in the Balkans? For such a small geograph... more What is Russia hoping to gain from stoking instability in the Balkans? For such a small geographic region, any change in the Balkan’s political makeup can have global implications.
With an conservatively estimated start up cost of $US40 billion, Chinese President Xi Jinping has... more With an conservatively estimated start up cost of $US40 billion, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled the PRC’s plans for a New Silk Road, the One Belt, One Road (OBOR), but how will the US respond to this ambitious attempt to dethrone it as the global hegemon? Originally published on the Australian Institute of International Affairs 'New Perspectives' segment of the Australian Outlook Journal
1996 was the worst year in the Australian-Chinese bilateral relationship since the Whitlam recogn... more 1996 was the worst year in the Australian-Chinese bilateral relationship since the Whitlam recognition. Yet in October 2003, Chinese President Hu Jintao became the first non-American head of state to address a joint sitting of Parliament, a deeply symbolic honour. This thesis examines how the Howard Government managed to go from the lows on 1996 to the highs of 2003, using it as a case study for Neoclassical Realism (NCR). NCR shares the same characteristics with other theories of Realism, however it argues that those theories on their own cannot fully explain events. NCR combines the statesman centric role of Classical Realism with the systemic pressures of Neorealism, and contends that both internal domestic and external international factors contribute to a state’s pursuit of its interpretation of its national interests. There are many internal variables that Neoclassical Realists argue impact on a state’s decision making, including resource extraction and domestic interests grou...
Journal of Law and Governance, 2015
Australian Outlook, 2021
Australia has spent the last 30 years deploying troops to the Middle East, while also overstretch... more Australia has spent the last 30 years deploying troops to the Middle East, while also overstretching its military by deploying troops within its own neighbourhood. Where to now for the Australian Defence Force?
Australian Outlook, 2020
The PRC has had plans to invade Taiwan for decades, and while its military outmatches that of the... more The PRC has had plans to invade Taiwan for decades, and while its military outmatches that of the Taiwanese, there are several obstacles standing in Beijing's path.
The Cove, 2020
An anecdotal view of the recent history of artillery in the army reserve and an analysis of its f... more An anecdotal view of the recent history of artillery in the army reserve and an analysis of its future direction
The Mongrel Punt, 2020
The Australian Football League runs the code's main competition, and is the custodian of the code... more The Australian Football League runs the code's main competition, and is the custodian of the code's history, which creates conflict of interest
Australian Outlook, 2020
Beijing has been using Chinese state-owned media to express its displeasure at Australia for at l... more Beijing has been using Chinese state-owned media to express its displeasure at Australia for at least a quarter century. Some of the headlines and articles have been quite...colourful.
Widespread lockdowns have disrupted business models and increased chance arrests. Government resp... more Widespread lockdowns have disrupted business models and increased chance arrests. Government responses to COVID-19 are affecting organised crime as much as anyone else. Like any good enterprise, OCG’s are agile. They can find opportunity in every black swan event.
Australian Outlook, 2018
How Croatia is using the exposure and goodwill garnered by the unprecedented performances of its ... more How Croatia is using the exposure and goodwill garnered by the unprecedented performances of its national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup to improve its 'brand' and further its soft power.
Australia’s historic relative isolation has failed to protect it from the ambitions of foreign in... more Australia’s historic relative isolation has failed to protect it from the ambitions of foreign influencers. After the most recent scandal involving alleged clandestine interference, what lessons can Australia learn from its past?
AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN POLICY NEEDS TO BE GROUNDED IN A CLEAR-EYED ASSESSMENT OF OUR NATIONAL INTERE... more AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN POLICY NEEDS TO BE GROUNDED IN A CLEAR-EYED ASSESSMENT OF OUR NATIONAL INTERESTS. → How should we define Australia’s national interests in a changing world? How should our values underpin Australia’s foreign policy? What should we do differently? How can we do better?
The international taboo against chemical weapons is widespread albeit inconsistently applied. The... more The international taboo against chemical weapons is widespread albeit inconsistently applied. The reaction to the recent chemical attack in Syria demonstrates the West’s historical horror at the use of chemical weapons. A version of this article was published on April 8, 2017, by Australian Outlook, the journal of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
The written version of a presentation I gave to the Royal Australian Artillery Association of Vic... more The written version of a presentation I gave to the Royal Australian Artillery Association of Victoria. Covers from why the ANZACs deployed, to the aftermath of the campaign
With an conservatively estimated start up cost of $US40 billion, Chinese President Xi Jinping has... more With an conservatively estimated start up cost of $US40 billion, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled the PRC’s plans for a New Silk Road, the One Belt, One Road (OBOR), but how will the US respond to this ambitious attempt to dethrone it as the global hegemon?
Originally published on the Australian Institute of International Affairs 'New Perspectives' segment of the Australian Outlook Journal
An early version of my Honours Thesis, this paper examines the argument that the US is an imperia... more An early version of my Honours Thesis, this paper examines the argument that the US is an imperialist power (using JA Hobson's 'taproot of imperialism' theory) by scrutinising its invasion of Iraq
Australia’s two main political groupings – the ALP and Coalition – represent two different method... more Australia’s two main political groupings – the ALP and Coalition – represent two different methods of governance, based on their political ideologies. These differences extend to the external sphere. It is the overarching aim of states to gain power to pursue what they deem is in their national interests, though the definition and method of governance changes according to the party in power. Broadly, the Coalition prefers to focus on bilateral relationships in achieving its national interest, whereas the ALP focuses on achieving its national interest through multilateral settings. When in government, both sides puts the powers and resources of the state towards achieving their preferred method of governance, and neglecting the other. This paper will look at a history of post WWII Australian Prime Minister’s methods of governance and then finish by engaging in a discussion of Australia’s current issues with governance concerning its economic relationship with China.
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