17 Dec 2020 When China lashed out Frank Yuan Lessons of the past are too readily overlooked. But Australia has walked a tightrope between clashing giants before.
16 Dec 2020 Avoiding a “lost decade” in the Pacific Roland Rajah , Alexandre Dayant Remoteness has helped the Pacific mitigate the worst health risks in the pandemic – but not the severe economic costs.
14 Dec 2020 Australia-Indonesia relations need to talk the talk Melissa Crouch Indonesian language programs in Australian universities – a gateway to cultural connection – are disappearing.
9 Dec 2020 Do politicians really make “excellent envoys”? Jeffrey Robertson A politician turned plenipotentiary can make a powerful statement. Yet it can also undermine public service neutrality.
7 Dec 2020 The Afghan inquiry and the question of responsibility Rodger Shanahan Agitating for a big scalp only distracts from reflecting on what the Brereton report actually uncovered.
7 Dec 2020 The case for going all-in on renewables Jeffrey Lau Energy security and economic growth have political support where climate change doesn’t. Bring them all together.
3 Dec 2020 As a national champion departs the scene, a China food fight looms Greg Earl Picking winners? In this case, one sort of export interest seems to have suffered due to support for another.
3 Dec 2020 More pollies in more posts Daniel Flitton Are changing contours of global power or suspicions of the “swamp” driving more politicians to fill key diplomatic jobs?
1 Dec 2020 We’ve been trolled – expect more of it, because it worked Damien Spry Here’s how Scott Morrison might have responded to China’s online provocation.
1 Dec 2020 China: Explaining that tweet Sam Roggeveen Four possible reasons behind a Chinese official’s social media missive.
1 Dec 2020 The UK’s unwelcome foreign aid cut Philip Citowicki Amid a pandemic and shifting geopolitics, the aid budget was a victim of its own size – and domestic pressures.
27 Nov 2020 Fareed Zakaria on Australia’s “opportunity” between the US and China Richard McGregor Inspiration from a tiny giant in Southeast Asia might help Australia find a way through multiple diplomatic obstacles.
27 Nov 2020 Port Adelaide to Shanghai: Sports diplomacy and the long road ahead Andrew Hunter When a sports club thinks strategically, governments can benefit too.
26 Nov 2020 Who was Hugo Grotius and what is a “Grotian world”? Renee Jeffery The PM extols a philosopher who put moral conduct at the centre of international relations.
24 Nov 2020 Australia’s PM: “How good is international relations theory!” Daniel Flitton Scott Morrison is adopting a philosophical approach to strategic challenges – but don’t confuse this with doing nothing.
23 Nov 2020 The submarine capability gap David Feeney The life-of-type extension project is a major, complex and high-risk undertaking of critical importance.
20 Nov 2020 Australia’s mission in Afghanistan – what was it again? Daniel Flitton Nothing can reduce the responsibility of individuals. But the political context for a “forever war” is relevant, too.
19 Nov 2020 Economic diplomacy: Navigating Asia’s trade tangle and a NSW “step-up” Greg Earl Plus, revisiting assumptions that China would be reluctant to interfere with South China Sea trade routes.
19 Nov 2020 Beijing’s bad books: Australia can learn from Norway and South Korea Henry Storey China’s coercive diplomacy is not new. Other countries have managed to repair ties after a perceived slight.
16 Nov 2020 Putting real Australian money on the table to help Indonesia Roland Rajah An outright loan for A$1.5 billion won’t meet all Indonesia’s needs – but it’s a very welcome start.
12 Nov 2020 Japan-Australia: The chance to sweeten the deal Donna Weeks Scott Morrison’s trip to Tokyo should move beyond a narrow focus on defence to secure the living environment.
11 Nov 2020 Leading by example: Two different responses to China’s rise Victor Cha South Korea and Australia share many traits but differ in one important respect – their responses to a rising China.
5 Nov 2020 A Trump legacy? Daniel Flitton Trump or Biden, it’s clear there are far bigger foreign policy contests still to be settled.
3 Nov 2020 Taking China seriously: A review of Geoff Raby’s “grand strategy” James Curran Jumping at shadows is no basis for Australian foreign policy. Common sense must prevail.
2 Nov 2020 Taiwan: Rising stakes for Australia Jade Guan , Wen-Ti Sung America’s policy of “strategic ambiguity” is being hotly contested, but multilateralism might offer a fresh approach.
28 Oct 2020 Shocking abuse of female passengers in Doha demands resolute response Daniel Flitton Australia’s options to put Qatar on notice start with recalling its ambassador. The next step could go further.
27 Oct 2020 Preparing for when climate change drives people from their homes Jonathan Pryke , Jane McAdam Combating Covid in the Pacific is hard enough. Add cyclones, droughts and flooding to the mix, the time to act is now.
22 Oct 2020 Economic diplomacy: Japanese investment takes a Toll Greg Earl While a disastrous foray by Japan Post grabs headlines, China shrinks as a share of the global economy.
22 Oct 2020 Filling the gap: How Australia is creating its own “China problem” Angela Lehmann The current geopolitical to-ing and fro-ing must not obscure the need to understand Chinese language and culture.
21 Oct 2020 Loyalty tests make Australia weaker, not stronger Darren Lim , Natasha Kassam A parliamentary hearing on the challenges facing diaspora communities turned into a political stunt.
19 Oct 2020 India-Australia security relations: They’ve only just begun Dhruva Jaishankar It’s fashionable to be pessimistic about the India-Australia partnership, but in fact it is steadily improving.
14 Oct 2020 Kiwis and hawks: Is New Zealand edging closer to Australia on China? Anna Powles , Joanne Wallis Views on China appear to be hardening in Wellington, and the next government will be pressed to find a policy balance.
6 Oct 2020 Stepping past the fatalism trap Catriona Corby If Australia wants to shape rather than be shaped by a fast-changing world, creative diplomacy is essential.
5 Oct 2020 A Quad of consequence: Balancing values and strategy Titli Basu The four-way gathering in Tokyo offers a chance to set out a vision for regional stability in the post-Covid order.
1 Oct 2020 Smart China choices Ben Scott Australia’s relationship with China is unavoidably asymmetric. That shouldn’t stop Australia finding a competitive edge.
29 Sep 2020 Evaluating aid in the Pacific Jonathan Pryke , Aidan Myatt A common rating system could make aid evaluation less opaque. Better yet, it could deliver more bang for precious bucks.
23 Sep 2020 How much did the spies really know about the virus? Daniel Flitton What was said (and, just as importantly, not said) in Australia hints at early intelligence assessments of Covid-19.
22 Sep 2020 Building a Covid vaccine strategy for Australia Danielle Fitzpatrick Tempering expectations is a start. The next test will be to ensure the most vulnerable are not left behind.
18 Sep 2020 Book Review: Where borders aren’t always badlands Shane McLeod People-to-people connections that stretch across tens of thousands of years don’t stop when lines are drawn on a map.
14 Sep 2020 Tackling environmental security threats in the Indian Ocean David Brewster A “Quad-Plus” could bring together regional expertise and resources to address issues of collective interest.
8 Sep 2020 No news is not good news Richard McGregor The hasty exit from China of two Australian journalists underscores how much the relationship has soured.
8 Sep 2020 Islamic State’s new battleground – the courts Rodger Shanahan Two crucial cases at opposite ends of the earth will determine a government’s right to revoke citizenship of terrorists.
8 Sep 2020 Australia, all is not lost despite China’s trade tantrums James Laurenceson Stopping trade means China loses too, and Beijing must know the world is watching.
7 Sep 2020 Pandemic democracy Benjamin Reilly Voting is based on trust between citizens and their government. In an age of social distancing, such faith is tested.
3 Sep 2020 FITS and starts Tarun Krishnakumar Two years in, has Australia’s legislation to track foreign influence in politics done what it’s meant to do?
1 Sep 2020 Covid economic recovery a long-term test for Australian leadership John Edwards Australia faces rising unemployment, increased debt and lower living standards, but the challenges are not insuperable.
1 Sep 2020 China sours on Australia’s wine Victor Ferguson Why might Beijing have chosen to use anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations as informal economic sanctions?
31 Aug 2020 Australia has lost its “best friend” in Asia David Walton , Akimoto Daisuke Whale hunts and submarine deals gone awry caused prickles, but Abe Shinzo sought special relationship with Canberra.
27 Aug 2020 Indo-Pacific strategy: Before justifying the means, identify the ends Jason Israel Facing uncertainty of where “strategic competition” is headed, first look for the ideal outcome.
27 Aug 2020 Australia needs the workers, the Pacific needs the jobs Grant Wyeth Striking the right balance between backpackers and the seasonal workers is key to Canberra’s neighbourhood ambition.