Julius Stone (1907–1985) was Challis professor of jurisprudence and international law at the University of Sydney from 1942 to 1972, then adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales, until his death.

• The book contains 75 talks.Editor’s prefaceSEATO and Australian foreign policyWestern diplomacy and the strategy of deterrenceMenzies on Iron CurtainAdenauer, the Presidency of W. Germany, and the status of E. GermanyThe Crimes Bill and civil libertiesWar in the CongoAnti-colonialismJFK’s foreign policyThe challenge of nuclear testingThe future of Britain's base in SingaporeAustralian foreign policy towards Thailand, W. New GuineaSpace programs of the Great Powers ANZUS Council; trade deals and UK exclusionFrench Army and de Gaulle and the question of AlgeriaState aid for private and religious schools – the Constitutional issuesLet sleeping dogs lie – the politics of separation of church and stateCapital punishment and the value of human lifeAsian conflicts and hypocrisyJames Meredith and US civil rightsThe UK and the Common MarketThe suspension of drivers' licences – legal rules and precedentsPolice and human rights – UN Conference in CanberraUS-Soviet trade expands; Soviets welcome NixonPakistan-India conflictChina establishes relations with the Great PowersThe politics of immigrationIceland claims wide fishing rightsIndex