Nick Bisley
@NickBisley
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Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences, Professor of International Relations @latrobe President @auDASSH 2022-24 Fellow @AIIANational
La Trobe University, Australia
Joined February 2012
Some personal news, from 6 October I will be the Pro Vice-Chacellor for Research @latrobe and finish by nearly 8 years as Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences. It's been a challenging but rewarding term of office!
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When I’m kindly referred to as “seasoned commentator” I feel every ache of my old age. Very kind of ABC Big Ideas to broadcast the recent LaTrobe Asia panel with @becstratin, @NickBisley, @theidlethinker and Lupita Wijaya. https://t.co/ENolmd8u8W
abc.net.au
With Donald Trump mediating conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, what has become of the United States' strategy in the Asia Pacific region? The event Asia Disrupted: Trump's First Six Months was...
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And the Kure Curry!
If ever think of a Japan trip, besides touristy spots like Tokyo or Hokkaido, I strongly recommend you - if only you're a naval enthusiast - to drop by Kure. There, you get to visit the JMSDF museum (with the land submarine) and battleship Yamato museum across the street. 👍🏽👇🏽
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Join La Trobe Asia for as we mark the first six months of President Trump’s second term in a special event with @NickBisley @theidlethinker @danielflitton @lupitawijaya and @becstrating. Register here: https://t.co/1zFPnzXSMF
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Haven't been here for a while, but pleased to release the cover of my new book to the wilds of social media. It will be out later this year:
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This should be excellent, looking forward to it!
Very pleased to announce that my new @IISS_org Adelphi book on Japan is nearly with us. The tome considers whether Japan’s new grand strategy, defence reforms & more are up to the strategic task that Japan has set itself against the background of increasing tensions around
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Looking forward to this discussion, particularly the risks of hubris as ALP will be tempted to misread the election result!
COME join us on what next for the new Labor Government on the world stage: @billshortenvcuc @NickBisley @becstrating @latrobe @APSAtweets #Auspol2025 #AusVotes2025
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Australian election result is NOT a model for centre-left renaissance. Labor got just over 1/3 of the primary vote but a stonking majority because of the pecularity of our preferential voting system. Size of ALP majority does not reflect broad support
foreignpolicy.com
A landslide for the center-left could inspire social democratic parties worldwide.
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Now might be a good time to read BAD COP, my Quarterly Essay about Peter Dutton. And if you want a sample, Paul Murray performed a dramatic reading from the essay on Sky After Dark
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A tour de force by @GregoryVRaymond. While China provides authoritarian cover, it’s the anti-democratic govts of Southeast Asia, who are actively collaborating, facilitating cross border repression. Transnational criminals stabilize authoritarian politics.
newmandala.org
How regional elites built an “authoritarian security community”
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Some thoughts from me on the ugly disfigured future of the global economy.
lowyinstitute.org
The distortionary impact of political second-guessing in investment and trade dynamics will be felt across the globe.
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Would be madness if... So you can bank on it!
Trump contemplating deep cuts to State + closing 30 missions including "several" Pacific embassies. No final decision, Rubio might defend turf, Congress might ignore. Would be madness to shutter embassies *just opened* in Honiara, Nuku'alofa, Port Vila etc
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“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.” • 80% of Americans agree • 20% disagree “I would be better off if I worked in a factory.” • 25% of Americans agree • 73% disagree • 2% currently work in a factory 👉🏻 https://t.co/ycnHVZ1gT1
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My preview of Xi Jinping’s travel in Southeast Asia this week. With massive tariffs on SEA still threatened, the timing is perfect to position China as the responsible and responsive partner. But tangible new initiatives may be lacking.
asia.nikkei.com
Chinese leader comes calling in countries hit hard by Trump tariff
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the hubris on these people...
WH aide Stephen Miran outlines 5 potential responses foreign nations can undertake in response to problems he says are caused by US dollar dominance: 1. Foreign countries can accept tariffs w/o retaliation, giving US revenue; 2. They can stop unfair/harmful trading practices
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Timing is impeccable.
Today’s the day: My new book ‘THE NEW NUCLEAR AGE’ is now available in the United States and elsewhere.
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the Chinese Communist Party posting Reagan speeches about the importance of free trade…what a time to be alive
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My latest, in @ForeignAffairs, argues the US needs to get serious about building military power in the Indian Ocean, alongside its Quad partners. (1/4) https://t.co/unoQpywENG
foreignaffairs.com
The Quad was a good start, but China’s growing influence demands more security cooperation.
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Wondering how middle powers are dealing with the Trumpian whirlwind? Listen to my conversation with @willschoong about Australia's strategic loneliness.
fulcrum.sg
Fulcrum editor William Choong discusses Australia’s strategic choices amid intensifying Sino-US rivalry and increased geopolitical flux with Prof Nick Bisley.
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