Writer
Glen Robinson
Glen Robinson has spent the last 30+ years focussing on the establishment and development of cross border commercial alliances targeted to Asean.
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The failure of Australian companies in Asia
Australian corporates are reluctant to enter into commercial relationships in foreign countries, particularly those in Asia, and this is at odds with our geographic location and our rhetoric. Continue reading »
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We need to “pivot” away from the military thinking of the past
“These are anxious times. Not since early 1942 have Australians felt so in need of allies yet been so unsure of their major ally…. Canberra is eagerly, even desperately, looking for new protectors.” These comments come from Hugh White, and are quoted in Friends, Allies and Enemies: Australian Foreign Affairs. Do we need a Security Continue reading »
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The many meanings of the word corruption
It is widely expected by foreigners undertaking commercial activities in the Asian region that “facilitation payments” or corruption by another name will be required for most services provided to them. Continue reading »