Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, UNSW Australia
Anthony’s main work focus is on the Middle East and on international law. His specialist interests include political succession in the Arab world, the role of constitutions and law in the region and the politics of the Gulf, Syria and Egypt. He also is interested in international legal issues such as the use of force and humanitarian intervention and in the impact of US foreign policy, especially on the Middle East.
Anthony is currently engaged in research relating to Arab constitutions, succession in Arab states and on international law and the Middle East.
Why Australia can no longer avoid responsibility for its citizens held in Syria
Nov 24, 2019 14:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The small number of Australians being held in prison camps in northern Syria has been an ongoing, albeit low-level, challenge for the Australian government. There are believed to be eight Australian fighters for the...
Why the Iran nuclear agreement is a deal worth honouring
Dec 08, 2016 13:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views
One of the most important issues US President-elect Donald Trump raised during his election campaign was the Iran nuclear agreement. Trump strongly rejected the deal and promised to at least renegotiate its...
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