Journal Articles

Butcher, J.D (2024). Simply another practice among others? Analysing the rise of Strategic Partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. Australian Journal of International Affairs 78, no.4. pp. 498-519. https://doi.org/10.1080/10357718.2024.2362143

Butcher, J.D (2024). All containment and no engagement: Australia’s contemporary policy towards the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Australian Journal of Politics and History 70, no.3. pp. 379-401. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajph.12891

Edited Books & Volumes

Gao, M., O'Connor, J., Xie, B., Butcher, J. (Eds.). (2025). The Great Decoupling? Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-8426-7

Gao, M., O'Connor, J., Xie, B., & Butcher, J. (Eds.) (2023). Different Histories, Shared Futures: Dialogues on Australia-China (1st ed.). Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-9191-2

Book Chapters

Butcher, J. (2026). Towards One China 2.0? Analysing Australia’s deepening engagement with Taiwan amid the US-China rivalry. In H. Sakai & K. Hirata (Eds.). Navigating Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: International Responses and Strategies. Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003584612-6/toward-one-china-2-0-analyzing-australia-deepening-engagement-taiwan-amid-us%E2%80%93china-rivalry-jack-butcher

Gao, M., Xie, B., O’Connor, J., & Butcher J. (2025). What is Decoupling and Where is Our World Headed? In M. Gao, J. O'Connor, B. Xie, & J. Butcher (Eds.), The Great Decoupling: A New Global Disorder, Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-96-8426-7_1

Butcher, J. (2023). Grassroots Perceptions of Australia in China During Diplomatic Tensions: A Lens Through “We-Media” Framing. In Different Histories, Shared Futures (pp. 159-177). Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-9191-2_10

Gao, M., Xie, B., O'Connor, J., & Butcher, J. (2023). Different Pasts: The Panda and the Kangaroo. In M. Gao, J. O'Connor, B. Xie, & J. Butcher (Eds.), Different Histories, Shared Futures: Dialogues on Australia-China (1st ed., pp. 1-14). Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-9191-2_1  

Conference Papers

Butcher, J. “Unidentified Political Objects? Eclecticism & Strategic Partnerships in East Asia: Reflections from China, Japan & ASEAN.” A paper prepared for the CEEISA-ISA Joint International Conference, University of Rijeka, Croatia, 20th June 2024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382698141_Paper_Unidentified_political_objects_Jack_Butcher

Policy Reports

Butcher, J. “Closing the gap: Envisioning greater bilateral coordination between Japan and Australia in response to escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.” United States Studies Centre. 18th June 2025. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/ooh1fq7e/production/c3673b140ba23dbe911e7e95715ef787ddb7004b.pdf/Maritime-security-strategies-for-Japan-and-Australia-Report-of-the-inaugural-JADE-Fellows.pdf 

Policy Commentary

Butcher J. “Australia-Vietnam: A partnership made in China?” Lowy Interpreter. 14 March 2024. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australia-vietnam-partnership-made-china

Butcher J. “The Kishida Doctrine: Building Japan’s Security for the Future.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 8 December 2022. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/the-kishida-doctrine-building-japan-s-security-for-the-future

Butcher J. “North Korea’s New Nuclear Doctrine Renders ‘Complete Denuclearisation’ Improbable.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 10 November 2022. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/north-korea-s-new-nuclear-doctrine-renders-complete-denuclearisation-improbable

Butcher J. “Vietnam’s cautious approach to Quad reflects delicate strategic balance.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 15 October 2022. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/vietnam-s-cautious-approach-to-quad-reflects-delicate-strategic-balance

Butcher J. “Pelosi’s “symbolic” Taiwan visit leads to a precarious new normal for Indo-Pacific security.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 25 September 2022. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/pelosi-s-symbolic-taiwan-visit-leads-to-a-precarious-new-normal-for-indo-pacific-security

Butcher J. “Confluence of the Two Seas: Shinzo Abe’s strategic imagination inspired the creation of a new region.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 8 August 2022. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/confluence-of-the-two-seas-shinzo-abe-s-strategic-imagination-inspired-the-creation-of-a-new-region

Butcher, J. “The world must strive to maintain Pacific Island countries’ collective agency in international affairs.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 27 July 2022. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/the-world-must-maintain-pacific-island-countries-collective-agency-in-international-affairs

Butcher, J. “South Korea-Japan Diplomatic Freeze Problematic for US Alliance Network in East Asia.” Young Australians in International Affairs. 18 July 2020. https://www.youngausint.org.au/post/south-korea-japan-diplomatic-freeze-problematic-for-us-alliance-network-in-east-asia

Featured & Quoted In

Hoang, L. “Top Vietnamese lawmaker in China after president's surprise ouster.” Nikkei Asia. 8 April 2024. https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Top-Vietnamese-lawmaker-in-China-after-president-s-surprise-ouster

Tan, CK and Lien Hoang. “China hosts Vietnam, Laos, East Timor ministers in ASEAN outreach.” Nikkei Asia. 2 April 2024. https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-hosts-Vietnam-Laos-East-Timor-ministers-in-ASEAN-outreach