Denis Dragovic

Why Australians' religious freedom is worth protecting

Denis Dragovic

The government is expected to release the Ruddock Religious Freedom Review and its response later this month. Already, influential Liberal ..

How the aid community responds in Syria will dictate its role in future crises

Denis Dragovic

The latest military strikes by the US, France and Britain in Syria highlight the Trump administration’s uncertainty on its role in the conf..

Here's what happens to aid projects when the money dries up and the spotlight fades

Denis Dragovic

As a former aid worker, I often wondered about what happened to the projects I worked on years later. Did the anti-corruption commission we..

Inside the world’s humanitarian crisis

Denis Dragovic

Dr Denis Dragovic, a former aid worker and now an honorary Senior Fellow in international relations at University of Melbourne, returns to ..

Wyatt Roy's trip to Iraq was nothing short of irresponsible

Denis Dragovic

Former Liberal MP Wyatt Roy has come in for stinging criticism since it was revealed he visited a warzone in Iraq where he became caught up..

Taking a clear-eyed look

Denis Dragovic

In the aftermath of the attacks in Belgium it’s easy to focus on the granular aspects. Where were the attackers from, how did they choose t..

Five reasons to keep boots off the ground in the fight against Islamic State – for now

Denis Dragovic

Following the Paris terror attacks, senior political voices – alongside a growing popular movement – have called for Western combat troops ..

Don’t rush in, think about the bigger picture

Denis Dragovic

The attacks in Paris have shone a light on the challenges faced by security and intelligence forces. There will be considerable soul search..

Australia's shift on Syria might finally recognise the Islamic State threat

Denis Dragovic

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop recently indicated a shift in Australia’s policy in Syria by opening up the possibility of an ongoing role fo..

Australia sends its warplanes into Syria – but what comes next?

Denis Dragovic

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced an expansion into Syria of Australia’s military operations against Islamic State (IS), joining the..