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In 1905, Europe was faced with a serious diplomatic crisis over Morocco. In fact, the tensions this crisis unleashed were so significant that to this day it is constantly cited as one of the factors that led to the outbreak of war in 1914. Yet despite the almost universal consensus among historians as to the importance of the 'First Moroccan Crisis' its peaceful resolution through an international conference at Algeciras in 1906 remains an under-researched theme. Little attention has been paid to how European states successfully defused this crisis situation, without resort to war, through painstaking negotiation. This article aims to reassess Algeciras, through a case study of the conference, which examines its significance in terms of two key questions. First, it will look at what the Algeciras conference reveals about the system of international relations in 1906. Second, it will explore how German imperialism towards Morocco manifested itself and whether in the Moroccan case we can draw any broader conclusions to add to the wider historiographical debate as to whether Germany followed the norms of the international colonial system during this period or broke with them. The article will contend that the German attempt to gain colonial influence in Morocco offers a valuable insight into Germany's position within the international imperial system and its role in the late imperialism of the immediate prewar years. It will conclude by suggesting that although overall the international system was remarkably robust in 1906, Algeciras marked a diplomatic turning point in German imperial policy and revealed underlying tensions between the evolving European alliance system and an older system of 'diplomatic imperialism.'

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by exposure to alcohol in utero. It has pervasive, lifelong impacts and is recognised as a major public health concern in many countries where alcohol is used. The FASD Research Australia Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council to generate and translate evidence to address prevention, diagnosis, and management of FASD in Australia. The current paper describes the approach to policy and practice impact taken by our CRE, including our stakeholder engagement processes and the key principles that underlie our approach. We provide examples of policy and practice influence in FASD prevention, diagnosis and management that have been achieved over the past five years and discuss challenges that are routinely faced in the translation of our work.

IntroductionFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal alcoholexposure (PAE). FASD research is a rapidly growing field that crosses multiple disciplines. To ensureresearch is relevant and meaningful for people living with FASD, their families, and the broader publicthere is a need to engage community members in setting priorities for research.
ObjectivesOur primary objective was to formally identify the views of people living with FASD, their par-ents/caregivers, service providers, and the general community on the research priorities for FASDand alcohol use in pregnancy in Australia. Our secondary objective was to provide an overview ofcurrent research in the highest priority areas identified.
MethodsThe approach for this study involved two community surveys and a consensus workshop, followed bya rapid literature review. Survey responses (n = 146) were collected and grouped using qualitativethematic analysis. The themes identified were then ranked in a second survey (n = 45). The 22highest ranked themes were considered in a workshop with 21 community members, and consensuson the top ten priority areas was sought. The priority areas were grouped into conceptually similartopics and rapid literature reviews were undertaken on each.
ResultsA diverse range of priorities was identified within key areas of prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. Onrequest from participants, separate priority lists were developed by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginalparticipants.
ConclusionsThere is need for a national network of researchers to take forward the research commenced by theCentre of Research Excellence, FASD Research Australia, in addressing community priorities.

Long a topic of historical interest, wartime captivity has over the past decade taken on new urgency as an object of study. Transnational by its very nature, captivity's historical significance extends far beyond the front lines, ultimately inextricable from the histories of mobilization, nationalism, colonialism, law, and a host of other related subjects. This wide-ranging volume brings together an international selection of scholars to trace the contours of this evolving research agenda, offering fascinating new perspectives on historical moments that range from the early days of the Great War to the arrival of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay