11 Apr 2024 The Translator: “Like-minded countries” Melissa Conley Tyler , Megan Vu A new series in which experts explain the sometimes baffling jargon of international affairs.
4 Apr 2024 Economic diplomacy: Hanging on in ASEAN Greg Earl Australia faces growing competition for influence among its old friends in Southeast Asia as China’s power rises.
7 Mar 2024 Economic diplomacy: Australia Inc’s new tilt at ASEAN Greg Earl The economic prospects have been clear for decades, but the government is now throwing serious money at Southeast Asia.
23 Feb 2024 Economic diplomacy: Strategic funding comes in from the cold Greg Earl A new review may cast a revealing light on how the government uses third-party institutions to shape the country’s strategic thinking.
19 Jan 2024 The window (shade) seat Samuel Bashfield Watching the world go by from 40,000 feet is more than it’s cracked up to be.
21 Dec 2023 A jurisdiction over the high seas Bec Strating Australia will be a key player in the new agreement governing the globe’s largest natural habitat.
20 Dec 2023 Albanese’s foreign policy speech: “Boring” sounds just right Daniel Flitton Regular updates about Australia’s position in the world do the public a great service.
11 Dec 2023 Don’t let China veto Australia’s ties with Taiwan Benjamin Herscovitch Canberra should not let increased trade and political engagement with Taipei be held hostage to Beijing’s sensitivities.
7 Nov 2023 Learning the right lessons from Australia’s Covid response Tom Chodor , Shahar Hameiri The pandemic measures that took us from lucky country to locked-up country have their roots in 1980s neoliberalism.
3 Nov 2023 Australian leadership in Indo‑Pacific nuclear diplomacy John Tilemann With growing state capabilities in the region, “guardrails” are more important than ever. Canberra can help.
30 Oct 2023 The future isn’t what it used to be Mark Beeson Will a revolution be the way the world’s young people right the wrongs of the modern era?
18 Oct 2023 Australia must play the geoeconomics game, or risk being side-lined Naoise McDonagh The world is moving away from a rules-based order and towards power politics. Is Canberra ready?
12 Oct 2023 Voting “Yes” in the heart of empire Hugh Piper , Matthew Newman If the ballot queue in London were any guide, the Voice would win hands down.
10 Oct 2023 The Voice: Towards a fuller expression of nationhood Ryan Neelam Long after the referendum, the result will echo in Australia’s national conscience.
6 Oct 2023 Pump up the volume: Music diplomacy as soft power Kate Clayton From jazz ambassadors to Eurovision, it’s time Australia employed the persuasive power of pop and beyond.
28 Sep 2023 AUKUS: A debate after the fact is still worth having Georgina Downer Can Australia’s statecraft and alliances offer alternative security options in the Indo-Pacific?
5 Sep 2023 Danger Will Robinson: Warfighting robots fast approaching Peter Layton A swarm of angry Australian-made cardboard attack drones sets the scene for all future conflicts.
24 Aug 2023 “Australia’s future to 2063” and debating the world beyond the horizon Daniel Flitton How much value does the nation gain from peering into a crystal ball?
24 Aug 2023 Australia showcased gender equality on the pitch. Now let’s try it on budget policy Ramona Vijeyarasa This government has the opportunity to get serious about gender responsive budgeting by upskilling its ministries.
22 Aug 2023 Cambodia's democracy deficit: Australia's role and responsibility Gareth Evans , Gordon Conochie Have we done enough to support human and democratic rights in a country where they are perpetually under attack?
7 Aug 2023 Why the F word matters if we’re serious about gender equality in foreign policy Joanna Pradela , Alice Ridge The problem with an implied rather than explicit feminist approach is that it is all too easy to ignore.
26 Jul 2023 Why the Australian Voice referendum matters globally Ambika Vishwanath Close friends will be watching for an outcome that lives up to the values for which the country professes to stand.
25 Jul 2023 Beyond “the Brisbane Line”: Why Queensland is crucial to Australia’s national security Danielle Ireland-Piper , Sue Thompson The state-federal divisions can’t stand in the way of a unified approach.
24 Jul 2023 Opportunity lost with the Commonwealth Games Sam Bidwell With alternative cities jumping at the chance to host the orphaned Games, has Victoria scored an own goal?
19 Jul 2023 No playing games with Australia’s reputation Daniel Flitton The Commonwealth Games – like its diplomatic counterpart – belongs to a different age.
28 Jun 2023 Pragmatism rules the public outlook on Australia-China relations Jennifer Hsu The 2023 Lowy Institute Poll shows the tenor of debate can influence perceptions of opportunity and threat.
23 Jun 2023 Perceptions and trust: Chinese views of Canada and Australia amid geopolitical tensions Ye Xue , Daniel Lincoln , Reza Hasmath , Jia Wang New data reveals lingering resentments as well as ongoing opportunities.
25 May 2023 Where has Australia’s foreign policy ambition gone? Connor O’Brien Labor has adopted a status quo attitude to the world, lacking a vision for reshaping global affairs.
3 May 2023 Remembering Allan Gyngell, “the finest mind in Australian foreign policy” Daniel Flitton Analyst, diplomat, author. Few Australians could better judge Australia’s place in the world.
24 Apr 2023 Defence Review: DFAT gets a boost Melissa Conley Tyler , Hugh Piper For the first time, a major Defence policy statement recommends more diplomatic funding.
24 Apr 2023 Defence Strategic Review: Strong chords, with one jarring note Sam Roggeveen A promising strategy, but is there tension with AUKUS?
12 Apr 2023 Australia’s delicate dance with the United States and China Philipp Ivanov Could Canberra’s deft management of its Beijing relationship influence policy in Washington?
21 Mar 2023 James Goldrick, navies, oceans, trade, law, danger and history Justin Burke A man of both humility and tremendous intellect was an immeasurable asset to Australia’s naval know-how.
20 Mar 2023 Australia, China, AUKUS and the squandered advantage Sam Roggeveen Canberra appears to have overlooked the tyranny of distance as its chief asset in regional military deterrence.
13 Mar 2023 Taking Australian statecraft from good to great Hugh Piper , Susannah Patton To remain effective in Asia, Canberra must do more with less, multiplying the effects of its bureaucratic tools.
6 Feb 2023 The big picture: five lessons for five years of the Asia Power Index Hervé Lemahieu Superpower rivalry matters – but don’t be blinded to the role of smaller players in a region of many contests.
24 Jan 2023 Reality-checking the democracy agenda Eduard Lazarus Indonesia presents valuable lessons in Australia’s support for democracy in the Asia-Pacific.
20 Jan 2023 An enduring formula for Australian foreign policy Melissa Conley Tyler Relationships, forums and neighbours are still a winning combination for Canberra on the global stage.
12 Jan 2023 Our public holidays should reflect Australia’s multicultural make-up Osmond Chiu Many countries in the region already have more public holidays to recognise diverse cultural and religious populations.
28 Dec 2022 How to Interpret 2022: Australians change government Clare Caldwell What our columnists and contributors made of the protagonists and power plays during this year’s federal election.
8 Dec 2022 We need to talk about war decisions Josh Wilson Australia has just embarked on a parliamentary inquiry into how it makes choices about when and why it goes to war.
28 Nov 2022 Redemption complete? Australia’s image and the end of “sandpaper gate” Hugh Piper The only truly national sport is bound to local identity – but believing in exceptionalism is a dangerous game.
28 Nov 2022 Confident, competent, inconsistent: Australia’s strategic personality Ian Hall Canberra’s report card receives a solid “pleasing result” on Southeast Asia, but a “could do better” on the Pacific.
24 Oct 2022 Australia’s road to Geneva James Cotton The League of Nations gave delegates from the antipodes a taste for progressive internationalism that remains today.
5 Sep 2022 If Brazil’s ambassador could seed a few ideas with the Prime Minister Daniel Flitton Australia has a growing personal connection to the South American giant, with diplomatic ties yet to catch up.
2 Sep 2022 “Should democracies ever lie?” Sort of. Maybe. Not really Hugh Piper Bending the truth corrupts confidence in democratic institutions and risks a race to the bottom.
1 Sep 2022 Downer, Turnbull, Trump and a poke in the Five Eyes Daniel Flitton Just a diplomat doing his job? A new book puts the spotlight back on Australia, Russia and interference in the US election.
29 Aug 2022 The merits of transactionalism Victor Abramowicz Seeking deeper relationships doesn’t always best serve the national interest.
25 Aug 2022 Penny Wong on “30 minutes with the PM” and Australia’s global interest Daniel Flitton The Foreign Minister was asked about the new Interpreter series and her answer was an insight into balancing priorities.
8 Aug 2022 The opportunities of cross-public service diplomacy Shaun Cameron Collaborations between Australia and its regional partners on skills, knowledge and capacity offer a win-win scenario.