Conor Johnson | James Cook University (original) (raw)
Address: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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This report analyses the current state of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishery in the northern Pacifi... more This report analyses the current state of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishery in the northern Pacific Ocean. The report aims to identify causes of overfishing and assess possible policies for sustainably managing the fishery.
In many countries throughout the developing world, the military has had a significant political r... more In many countries throughout the developing world, the military has had a significant political role aside from its primary mission of providing national defence. This essay will explore the experiences of the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam regarding the political activities of their militaries; respectively, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
The modernisation of Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912) brought immense change not only to Ja... more The modernisation of Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912) brought immense change not only to Japanese society but also to the international relations of a country which had been in self-isolation for over two hundred years. This essay provides an overview of Japan's foreign relations during this period, covering its trade liberalisation, military modernisation and military victories in the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War.
This is a local history research project which seeks to illuminate the importance of the Chinese ... more This is a local history research project which seeks to illuminate the importance of the Chinese contribution to agriculture in the Cairns district during the first decades of non-Indigenous settlement. This research is informed by primary sources such as archived newspaper articles from the Cairns Post, and books and journal articles from the period which provide first-hand accounts of the Chinese presence in the Cairns district. Much of this material has been procured from the collection of the Cairns Historical Society and the FNQ collection at James Cook University’s Cairns Campus. Unfortunately, the Chinese of the Cairns district between the 1870s and 1920 rarely created written accounts of their lives and work ; therefore, research of this topic is mainly limited to European accounts of the Chinese during this period. In addition to written evidence, physical remains of Chinese agricultural activity have been located on-site and in the collection of the Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum in Atherton. Furthermore, oral history and advice has been kindly provided by Mr Lawrence George Wah Day and the Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc. (CADCAI).
When considering issues of economic prosperity and development, there often appears to be a great... more When considering issues of economic prosperity and development, there often appears to be a great divide between the interests of industry expansion in the developed and developing worlds and those of indigenous conservation and development in the ‘Fourth World’. In many instances a trade-off is seen to exist between sponsoring either of the two development initiatives. Cases of disruption to both industrial and indigenous interests in developing countries stem from the incompatibilities that often exist between them and the ostensive impossibility of co-existence. As Third World nations in the modern era strive to grow their economies and exploit available resources, the conflict between industrial enterprises and indigenous cultural preservation and prosperity has never been more intense. For the World Bank the poverty of indigenous peoples is a major concern, as it has outlined adamant goals of reducing levels of extreme poverty worldwide. Furthermore, it is evident that Australia, although having made substantial progress towards recognising, reconciling and uplifting indigenous communities, still has progress to make in the area of industrial-indigenous relations. In order to address these issues, a set of recommendations have been devised to overcome the disparities between indigenous and industrial development. These involve the promotion of solidarity at the World Bank between indigenous and corporate stakeholders to ensure fairness in sponsorship and most importantly, a focus on the benefits of indigenous cooperation in industry, as a way of ensuring development and growth.
This report analyses the current state of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishery in the northern Pacifi... more This report analyses the current state of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishery in the northern Pacific Ocean. The report aims to identify causes of overfishing and assess possible policies for sustainably managing the fishery.
In many countries throughout the developing world, the military has had a significant political r... more In many countries throughout the developing world, the military has had a significant political role aside from its primary mission of providing national defence. This essay will explore the experiences of the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam regarding the political activities of their militaries; respectively, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
The modernisation of Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912) brought immense change not only to Ja... more The modernisation of Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912) brought immense change not only to Japanese society but also to the international relations of a country which had been in self-isolation for over two hundred years. This essay provides an overview of Japan's foreign relations during this period, covering its trade liberalisation, military modernisation and military victories in the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War.
This is a local history research project which seeks to illuminate the importance of the Chinese ... more This is a local history research project which seeks to illuminate the importance of the Chinese contribution to agriculture in the Cairns district during the first decades of non-Indigenous settlement. This research is informed by primary sources such as archived newspaper articles from the Cairns Post, and books and journal articles from the period which provide first-hand accounts of the Chinese presence in the Cairns district. Much of this material has been procured from the collection of the Cairns Historical Society and the FNQ collection at James Cook University’s Cairns Campus. Unfortunately, the Chinese of the Cairns district between the 1870s and 1920 rarely created written accounts of their lives and work ; therefore, research of this topic is mainly limited to European accounts of the Chinese during this period. In addition to written evidence, physical remains of Chinese agricultural activity have been located on-site and in the collection of the Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum in Atherton. Furthermore, oral history and advice has been kindly provided by Mr Lawrence George Wah Day and the Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc. (CADCAI).
When considering issues of economic prosperity and development, there often appears to be a great... more When considering issues of economic prosperity and development, there often appears to be a great divide between the interests of industry expansion in the developed and developing worlds and those of indigenous conservation and development in the ‘Fourth World’. In many instances a trade-off is seen to exist between sponsoring either of the two development initiatives. Cases of disruption to both industrial and indigenous interests in developing countries stem from the incompatibilities that often exist between them and the ostensive impossibility of co-existence. As Third World nations in the modern era strive to grow their economies and exploit available resources, the conflict between industrial enterprises and indigenous cultural preservation and prosperity has never been more intense. For the World Bank the poverty of indigenous peoples is a major concern, as it has outlined adamant goals of reducing levels of extreme poverty worldwide. Furthermore, it is evident that Australia, although having made substantial progress towards recognising, reconciling and uplifting indigenous communities, still has progress to make in the area of industrial-indigenous relations. In order to address these issues, a set of recommendations have been devised to overcome the disparities between indigenous and industrial development. These involve the promotion of solidarity at the World Bank between indigenous and corporate stakeholders to ensure fairness in sponsorship and most importantly, a focus on the benefits of indigenous cooperation in industry, as a way of ensuring development and growth.