14 Apr 2023 A strategy for engaging for small developing states Hamish Fejo If Australia is serious about climate change, it needs better relationships with island nations – near and far.
6 Apr 2023 What “Utopia” got wrong about China and defence policy Sam Roggeveen If Australia didn’t have a Defence Force, would China have turned to force rather than economic coercion?
6 Apr 2023 China is its own worst enemy Daniel R. DePetris Xi’s belligerence prompts classic balancing, an alignment among smaller states that would alone struggle to compete.
4 Apr 2023 To help end war in Ukraine, the Quad should back India to engage Russia Adarsh Badri India might be accused of playing both sides but also has the special relationships to lead a push towards a settlement.
3 Apr 2023 What the Quad could learn from AUKUS Arzan Tarapore If the four powers decide to adopt a greater security role, they should go beyond empty signals.
30 Mar 2023 Climate change, ironically, reduces the heat in the South China Sea John Quiggin The days for oil and gas are numbered, so the economic case of a fight over undersea resources doesn’t stack up.
28 Mar 2023 The economics of AUKUS Jenny Gordon A formal cost-benefit analysis wouldn’t go astray to help understand the benefits had a different decision been made.
27 Mar 2023 Philippines: The best friend for AUKUS in Southeast Asia Richard Javad Heydarian Manila has stood apart on Australia’s nuclear-powered subs deal as a sympathetic democracy seeking to balance China.
24 Mar 2023 Krill campaign less than thrilling Claire Young Sea Shepherd should widen its net beyond activism by diversifying efforts to support sustainable fishing.
23 Mar 2023 Ending the climate wars: the public’s mandate Ryan Neelam Australians understand the need to act. As global scientists issue the clearest warning yet, can Labor deliver?
22 Mar 2023 AUKUS commits Australia to fight China if America does, simple Hugh White Whatever the flag, Washington would not sell nuclear-powered boats unless it could count on them in war over Taiwan.
22 Mar 2023 Can ASEAN forge a political solution in Myanmar? Rebecca Barber Indonesia and Australia have different but equally critical roles in bringing the junta to the negotiating table.
21 Mar 2023 Could Indonesia legally stop transit by nuclear-powered AUKUS subs? Dita Liliansa International law includes passage rights for all vessels in archipelagic waters – during peace or wartime.
20 Mar 2023 AUKUS in the Pacific: Calm with undercurrents Meg Keen Pacific neighbours understand the drivers behind Australia’s bid for nuclear-powered subs, but still harbour concerns.
17 Mar 2023 AUKUS: The pillars of Hercules Peter Tesch Wishful thinking will not make the world more benign. Ambition carries a cost, but Australia has a responsibility, too.
17 Mar 2023 The limits on Australia’s submarine industry John Edwards Long before the last boat is delivered, the business will be winding down.
10 Mar 2023 AUKUS: Asking a veteran submariner what to think Justin Burke What are the big issues still lurking beneath the surface of the AUKUS debate?
9 Mar 2023 Finding the right approach to India as a “Civilisational State” Benedict Coleridge Australian diplomacy must be careful about the domestic political messages that accompany any complex relationship.
9 Mar 2023 A first for Australia, and First Nations Australians Hamish Fejo Now the hard work begins to ensure a First Nations Foreign Policy amounts to more than words.
9 Mar 2023 A strategy for securing Australian democracy Levi West Rising right-wing extremism threatens the liberties we take for granted, which means Canberra needs a new plan.
7 Mar 2023 Getting India right Ian Hall Shared concern over China is one thing but Anthony Albanese must also overcome misapprehensions about India’s rise.
1 Mar 2023 Reflections on the 29th Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum Natasha Turia More action led outputs needed.
24 Feb 2023 The Australia-New Zealand alliance in a war with China Robert Ayson The potential for conflict in the region should have Canberra and Wellington thinking about shared strategic risks.
16 Feb 2023 Economic diplomacy: Banking on Asia is hard to escape Greg Earl Australian banks are stepping back from Asia just as the government pushes for business to diversify away from China.
13 Feb 2023 Ukraine needs tanks – Australia should send some Dave Sharma The war is entering a new phase and our support needs to keep pace with developments on the ground.
9 Feb 2023 Australia and Indonesia can lead a response to refugee crisis in the region Andrew Hudson Shared information will help with rescue efforts and to pursue the leaders in people smuggling outfits.
9 Feb 2023 Richard Woolcott: Navigating great change William Fisher Contacts and controversy, remembering a peerless diplomat’s life in the thick of it.
8 Feb 2023 What the China thaw means for Australia’s trade diversification agenda Leigh Howard While it’s easy to say never again allow one market to dominate, the promise of premium prices will be hard to ignore.
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.
2 Feb 2023 Economic diplomacy: Diversification is hard to do Greg Earl Treasurer Jim Chalmers should rise above outdated jibes at the IMF to justify his aims for a new values-based economy.
2 Feb 2023 France-Australia: Salving the wounds of AUKUS Eglantine Staunton After the crisis over the subs deal, both countries stand to benefit from a normalisation of ties.
1 Feb 2023 Australia’s Myanmar sanctions: now for the real decisions Susannah Patton Two years after the coup, there are still many reasons why Canberra is stepping cautiously with its punitive measures.
1 Feb 2023 Marles torpedoes French subs, but is yet to explain nuclear advantage Sam Roggeveen For such a high-stakes and expensive enterprise the public deserves to know not just what boats we’re getting, but why.
23 Jan 2023 How will China’s punitive trade restrictions against Australia end? Justin Brown Good vibes could turn into a solution – but if China demands a quid pro quo, reaching agreement will be complex.
20 Jan 2023 How an Australian freed an unfinished nation’s history Duncan Graham The fascinating story of how Indonesia came to better know itself through a time of repressive regimes.
18 Jan 2023 Link start-ups ecosystems to build influence in Southeast Asia Robert Law Australia should launch a major initiative to support investment with new business prospects in the region.
17 Jan 2023 Australia should have more public holidays – but make them civic and secular Hugh Piper Allowing people to choose their own days of significance would better reflect our modern national identity.
16 Jan 2023 Towards meaningful Quad cooperation on intelligence Arzan Tarapore Collaborative AI capabilities would allow the partners to deepen military cooperation, should leaders choose that step.
13 Jan 2023 Undue suspicion of Chinese Australian scientists slows progress Yun Jiang Clear guidance is needed how national security is assessed in research and what are the boundaries of collaboration.
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.
5 Jan 2023 Australia’s mainstream media neglected Asia’s Covid stories Ross Tapsell A heavy focus on how the US and UK struggled with the pandemic further removed Australians from their neighbourhood.
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.
27 Dec 2022 How to Interpret 2022: Solomon Islands strikes a deal Clare Caldwell Honiara’s foreign policy caused ripples across the region, as we round up highlights of the year from The Interpreter.
21 Dec 2022 Seeking independence: three books to read this summer Jessica Collins From Timorese history and Bougainville’s dreams to Australia’s regional stories, catch up on essential background.
19 Dec 2022 A focused direction for the Quad Erin Mello Doubling-down on existing initiatives – rather than new goals – will see the grouping deliver tangible public goods.
16 Dec 2022 Beyond binary choices in Australia China relations Jennifer Hsu Trade partner or security threat? Might we escape the trap of over securitisation with more diversity in leadership?
15 Dec 2022 Economic diplomacy: From pollie crises to polycrisis Greg Earl There are political bunfights, strategic challenges and wicked problems, but let’s not “overcrisify” the world.
14 Dec 2022 It’s complicated: psychology and national security decisions Ben Scott Thinking about the plethora of security threats all at once is hard – which can increase the risk of bias intruding.
9 Dec 2022 US-Australia alliance: beyond sentiment Caitlin Byrne , Peter Dean , Stephan Frühling , Andrew O'Neil Of supporters or sceptics alike, new research shows most Australians view the alliance via a cost-benefit analysis.
8 Dec 2022 AUSMIN: the submarine conundrum Justin Burke It’s a big challenge to manage the ambition for nuclear-powered subs and still juggle other crucial defence decisions.