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Mark Beeson

Mark Beeson is Professor of International Politics at the University of Western Australia. Before joining UWA at the beginning of 2015, he was Professor of International Relations at Murdoch University. Previously he taught at the universities of Griffith, Queensland, York (UK) and Birmingham, where he was also head of department. He is co-editor of Contemporary Politics, and the founding editor of Critical Studies of the Asia Pacific (Palgrave)

Emerging Market Crisis Series

The BRICs: battered, regressive, incompetent, and corrupt?

Mar 17, 2016 22:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Theres an old joke about Brazil that suggests that its the country of the future and it always will be. For a while this looked to be an anachronistic, possibly racist stereotype that had been decisively overturned by...

Should academics be policy-relevant realists or cosmopolitan idealists?

Mar 09, 2016 22:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

One of Oscar Wildes more memorable and inspiring aphorisms claimed that a map of the world without utopia on it is not worth looking at. While many of us might agree with the sentiment, the theory let alone the practice ...

US Election Series

Demagoguery the American way

Mar 02, 2016 23:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Is it time to think the unthinkable? Could Donald Trump actually become the next president of the United States? He already looks a certainty to become the Republican nominee something not many pundits were willing to...

Defence: more bucks for our bangs

Feb 26, 2016 05:10 am UTC| Insights & Views

To say the defence white paper was much anticipated would be an understatement. Was it worth the wait in the end? That rather depends on who you are and what your assessment of the risks Australia faces actually is. To...

Is political leadership today especially bad?

Feb 22, 2016 15:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

It didnt take long for the political honeymoon to end. Malcolm Turnbull may still be far more popular than the man he removed, but he is now being accused of Abbottesque failings. He cant sell difficult policy choices,...

Lessons from the Great Depression

Feb 11, 2016 07:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

As the old joke has it, Ive predicted five of the last two financial crises. But this time Im not the only person getting alarmed about the current volatility in financial markets. Plenty of serious, congenitally bullish...

What China did and should learn from Japan

Jan 31, 2016 12:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views

China and Japan dont get on. This is a problem for them and for the rest of the world given their economic and strategic importance. It hasnt always been this way, though. Japan once acknowledged Chinas dominance via...

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Economy

Asian Markets Extend Rally as Yen Strengthens with Bank of Japan Holding Steady

Asian markets climbed higher on September 20, following the U.S. interest rate cut, while the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan upheld its monetary policy. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index rose 0.6%, driven by Wall...

China’s Budget Spending Falls as Land Sale Revenue Plummets, Raising Economic Concerns

Chinas budget spending has shrunk at an accelerated pace, driven by a steep decline in land sale revenues. With local governments reporting a 41.8% drop in income from land sales last month, concerns are rising about the...

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

Politics

Bitcoin Expected to Hit $200K by 2025, Standard Chartered Cites Key Economic and Regulatory Shifts

Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, according to Standard Chartered, driven by economic conditions, ETF growth, and a potential change in US regulatory policies. No matter who wins the 2024 US presidential...

Lawsuit Alleges Thousands of Noncitizens Registered to Vote in Nevada: Secretary of State Under Fire

A lawsuit has emerged in Nevada, claiming that as many as 11,000 noncitizens are improperly registered to vote in the key swing state. The legal challenge accuses Democratic Secretary of State Francisco Cisco Aguilar of...

Is Donald Trump Corrupt?

As former President Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the political stage in 2024, renewed allegations of corruption continue to follow him, casting a shadow over his future ambitions. Trump, who has faced...

Donald Trump Informed Pentagon of National Guard Request on January 6: What the Records Show

In a new twist in the ongoing investigations surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot, recently surfaced transcripts appear to show that former President Donald Trump informed top Pentagon officials about his desire for a...

Are Muslims Voting Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?

With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, the question of which candidate Muslim voters will support is becoming increasingly significant. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris represent starkly different...

Science

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

SpaceXs Starlink Aviation service is expanding rapidly, with 2,500 aircraft now under contract after a recent agreement with United Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity, as Starlink...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Bitcoin Rumor Ignites: Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy Hints US Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has stirred the crypto world by revealing credible rumors that major US banks may soon provide Bitcoin custody services, potentially revolutionizing the intersection of traditional...

BNY Mellon Granted SEC Waiver, Paving the Way for Institutional Crypto Custody Services

BNY Mellon has reportedly obtained an exemption from the SECs SAB 121, allowing the bank to move forward with its institutional crypto custody business. The move underscores growing institutional interest in digital...

Catizen (CATI) Climbs 34% After Binance Debut, New Margin Trading Pairs Added

Catizen (CATI) surged 34% in its first trading session on Binance. The listing comes with new margin trading pairs and a zero-fee structure for conversions. The CEX has announced that Catizen (CATI) would be added to...

XRP Could Reach $2 by 2025 if Bitcoin Breaks $150K, Analysts Say

Amid indications that the SEC wont appeal the Ripple verdict and expectations of Bitcoin breaking past $150,000, crypto experts anticipate XRPs price could hit $2 by 2025. The combination of bullish Bitcoin momentum and...

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Teases “Big Plans” After TOKEN2049 Conference Appearance

Shytoshi Kusama, the mysterious leader behind Shiba Inu, hinted at significant future announcements after her participation at TOKEN2049 in Singapore. These cryptic remarks have left SHIB holders buzzing with anticipation...