1 Sep 2021 Alliance management – a history in pictures Daniel Flitton In a game of diplomatic spot-the-difference, a sense of continuity is evident at recent AUSMIN meetings.
1 Sep 2021 Will ANZUS make it to 80? Sam Roggeveen A war in Asia would be a true test of the “unbreakable” bonds said to define the US-Australia relationship.
30 Aug 2021 Debating the alliance Susannah Patton An ambitious attempt to open new avenues to assess the US-Australia alliance misjudges the chance of independent action.
27 Aug 2021 Australia and LGBTQI rights Kate Clayton Canberra needs a loud and proud foreign policy on the human rights of gender and sexual minorities.
26 Aug 2021 Economic diplomacy: After Kabul, Australia looks to India Greg Earl Australia has a lower war-to-aid ratio, but the US is more transparent about its failure against the Taliban.
26 Aug 2021 What’s in a name? The Taliban and recognition under international law Donald R Rothwell Formal recognition as a legitimate government may be a bargaining chip to press the Taliban to respect human rights.
25 Aug 2021 The new citizen soldier Cate Carter Recent events have seen a modern Australian military member emerging – vocal, humanitarian and politically active.
12 Aug 2021 Economic diplomacy: Burning down the house Greg Earl Climate change is the new frontier for economic thinking in international relations.
11 Aug 2021 How can Australia reset relations with China? Bec Strating , Kate Clayton Two past PMs offer their perspective on a diplomatic breakdown and how to put the pieces back together.
9 Aug 2021 Australia and India: A time to refocus on trade talks Anil Wadhwa Tony Abbott’s visit to India shows conditions are ripe to advance a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
29 Jul 2021 Economic diplomacy: Going for gold in 20 years and counting Greg Earl Brisbane will host the Olympics in 2032 but the starter’s gun has already sounded in the cost versus benefits contest.
26 Jul 2021 Bringing home Australian children trapped in Syrian camps Rodger Shanahan Faced with thorny legal and security obstacles for the adults, it may be better to return children alone.
23 Jul 2021 Shouldering their fair share? The ANZUS allies in the Pacific Islands Anna Powles , Joanne Wallis A reported pivot by special forces to the region raises questions about the role expected of Australia and New Zealand.
22 Jul 2021 US-China rivalries: What matters for ASEAN Nurliana Kamaruddin Southeast Asian nations have learned to be wary of big powers offering promises of security in return for loyalty.
13 Jul 2021 Afghanistan, Australia and the visa conundrum Rodger Shanahan What responsibility does the government have for those on the periphery of the Australian campaign in Afghanistan?
9 Jul 2021 The changing face of Australia’s diplomatic network Nicholas Bosworth A stocktake shows rising political appointments but Australia’s heads of mission now far better reflect the population.
6 Jul 2021 Australia right to back Biden on democracy Ben Scott Foreign policy trade-offs are an uncomfortable truth on the road to rules-based freedom.
2 Jul 2021 Forgiveness not permission: A feminist foreign policy Alice Ridge , Joanna Pradela If Australia wants to adopt a values-based approach to the world, the next step is obvious.
1 Jul 2021 Economic diplomacy: Surviving the pandemic’s foreign predators Greg Earl Chinese investment interest in Australia remains high despite the coercion row.
28 Jun 2021 Building stronger Australia-Indonesia ties Ben Bland The latest Lowy Poll shows the gaps in public understanding that bedevils the goal of closer bilateral relations.
24 Jun 2021 Australia sweeps the table in the UK trade deal Dmitry Grozoubinski Tariff elimination on this scale through a free trade agreement is almost unprecedented.
24 Jun 2021 The dangers in Australia’s blissful ignorance about India Lavina Lee It’s far from all bad news. But Australians don’t know that other Asian great power as well as they should.
23 Jun 2021 By the numbers: Charting the Australia-China relationship in decline Natasha Kassam Trust has plummeted and concern about China’s military is growing. And Australians point a finger of blame at Beijing.
23 Jun 2021 How Australians look in the mirror, and out a window to the world Caitlin Byrne The reflection people see might be rosy, but Australians need a better understanding of how others might see us.
18 Jun 2021 Maladies, remedies and optimising security Victor Abramowicz A closer defence relationship with the US must be balanced by nuanced diplomacy to most benefit Australia’s security.
17 Jun 2021 Economic diplomacy: Trade deals for a fast-growing family Greg Earl New ties with Britain to “right a historic wrong” but visa schemes for regional workers could generate another headache.
17 Jun 2021 Coal’s decline is underway, no matter what Australia’s politicians say Frank Jotzo Key countries are positioning for huge investments in clean energy industries and Australia should take its slice.
16 Jun 2021 An alliance of democracies is essential Michael J Green The only question is – what kind?
15 Jun 2021 Australia’s China politics heats up James Laurenceson The “bad strategy” towards Beijing is exposed as the gloves come off in Australia’s domestic foreign policy debates.
11 Jun 2021 Australia should steer the US off a values-based Indo-Pacific strategy Ashley Townshend , Susannah Patton Rallying the world’s democracies to check China’s power can only unite a narrow coalition in the region.
2 Jun 2021 Troubled waters? Australia-Indonesia maritime boundary in the news Bec Strating It would not be a good example for the region should Canberra and Jakarta be unable to resolve “technical amendments”.
31 May 2021 As varied as the weather: How public attitudes shape climate policy Bec Colvin Opinion surveys across the big emitters reveal the social complexity surrounding climate policy commitments.
28 May 2021 Indians are becoming visible in Australia like never before Aarti Betigeri Outrage over the two-week India travel ban is another marker of the diaspora’s growing influence in Australian politics.
26 May 2021 Paying the price: Australians want action on climate change Hannah Léser New Lowy Institute polling reveals a growing public appetite to tackle environmental concerns – even at a cost.
21 May 2021 Australia-China relations: More hurdles ahead Jennifer Hsu Across a range of issues, already high tensions may well increase. The public mood looks set to further sour.
20 May 2021 Economic diplomacy: Budgeting for China and the price that matters Greg Earl China isn’t mentioned nearly as much in the government’s latest budget papers, but its presence looms throughout.
19 May 2021 When border control goes over the line Donald R Rothwell It will take months to repatriate Australians from Covid-ravaged India. A policy reset is urgently needed.
18 May 2021 Australia and migration: Will the Covid pause become a full stop? Sam Roggeveen A bipartisan consensus about high immigration remains. But so does arrogance about Australia’s place in the region.
18 May 2021 A rare test of China diplomacy Elliott Zaagman Australia and New Zealand provide a case for whether it pays to be nice – or if it’s simply not worth bothering.
13 May 2021 Indonesia responds to the cyber dark side Greta Nabbs-Keller , RM Wibawanto Nugroho Widodo Australia will also benefit from practical bilateral cooperation to enhance Indonesia’s cyber security.
12 May 2021 Australian aid: How low can it go? Jonathan Pryke As the developing world suffers a crisis unlike any ever seen, the budget shows Australia at its least generous ever.
10 May 2021 Closed borders: The unequal waiting game Angela Lehmann Old notions about international mobility will need to be revised, especially for students travelling abroad.
4 May 2021 Australia keeps calm while China carries on Sam Roggeveen In the face of sustained coercion, Canberra has rejected the urge to seek economic revenge against Beijing.
3 May 2021 State of mind: How Australians see the pandemic and efforts to help Natasha Kassam New polling by the Lowy Institute looks at Australians’ attitudes to Covid-19 responses at home and abroad.
3 May 2021 The Davis aerodrome and Australia’s leadership in the Antarctic Nengye Liu , Paul Govind How can Australia pretend to uphold the ATS while pursuing a project that risks unprecedented ecological impact?
22 Apr 2021 Economic diplomacy: Supply chains, ASEAN wanes, and Japan’s coal dump Greg Earl Will government have to pick a winner for 6G networks to show the US and Japan as “global leaders in innovation”?
20 Apr 2021 Roosevelt’s lessons for nations across generations Philip Citowicki Over a century ago, Theodore Roosevelt declared “the quality of the leaders is all-important”. It’s as true now as then.
15 Apr 2021 Will the Five Eyes stare down China’s economic coercion? James Laurenceson Trade figures suggest promises to “have Australia’s back” are yet to be matched by economic solidarity.
12 Apr 2021 The Quad (finally) delivers: Can it be sustained? Susan Thornton The future of the grouping might well be determined by China’s behaviour.
9 Apr 2021 Obstacles and opportunities in Vietnam-Australia ties Hanh Nguyen The two countries see the region from different vantage points. But the prospects for cooperation are growing.