Rodger Shanahan
The Lowy Institute
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Past articles by Rodger:
Australia in the Middle East: Enduring risks, interests, and opportunities
Despite ending its 20-year military operations in the Middle East, Australia’s equities in the region are now more substantial than ever. → Read More
The Gulf’s diversification dilemma
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts Saudi Arabia and the UAE in an awkward spot in relations with the United States. → Read More
Foreign fighters: The question of justice
For Western citizens who joined Islamic State, where they face their day in court can determine the likely penalty. → Read More
Iran’s energy diplomacy
Tehran knows its hand when it comes to playing the energy card across the region. → Read More
Bringing home Australian children trapped in Syrian camps
Faced with thorny legal and security obstacles for the adults, it may be better to return children alone. → Read More
Afghanistan, Australia and the visa conundrum
What responsibility does the government have for those on the periphery of the Australian campaign in Afghanistan? → Read More
Narrowing the field in Iran’s election
For one name on the ballot papers, the presidency may be a stepping stone to greater office. → Read More
The challenge to the Abraham Accords
A reckoning over the Palestinian issue was always coming for those countries that normalised ties with Israel. → Read More
Royal rifts: Implications of Jordan’s family feud
A supposed coup, a would-be king and restless youth. Trouble is brewing in the Hashemite kingdom. → Read More
Call us soldiers, sailors or aviators, but never warriors
Originally published in The Australian. → Read More
Iran-US-Israel: Boxing out of the shadows
Gradual progress in talks to revive the nuclear deal may be dealt a blow by a series of “grey-zone” attacks. → Read More
An oil spill nobody owns
A clandestine operation? Environmental terrorism? Israel and Iran both deny responsibility for a mysterious event. → Read More
Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman headed for a long spell in the US diplomatic freezer
Originally published in The Australian. → Read More
Terrorism and New Zealand’s dual citizenship conundrum
This is an age in which dual nationality is widespread, and problems related to alleged ISIS members was foreseeable. → Read More
Syrian stasis
Washington isn’t likely to pay much attention to the Syria conflict – and nothing much will change. → Read More
Iran nuclear deal: Revenge of the diplomats
Re-negotiations with Tehran will be fascinating guide to how a Biden administration deals with Middle East challenges. → Read More
The Afghan inquiry and the question of responsibility
Agitating for a big scalp only distracts from reflecting on what the Brereton report actually uncovered. → Read More
War crimes report: Lest we forget 39 Afghan civilians murdered by soldiers in Aussie uniforms
Originally published in The Australian. → Read More
The other Arab diplomatic talks with Israel
Lebanon wants to settle its maritime borders to exploit rich oil and gas fields. Nothing more. → Read More
Islamic State’s new battleground – the courts
Two crucial cases at opposite ends of the earth will determine a government’s right to revoke citizenship of terrorists. → Read More