B-1 bombers in Australia: Red lines and green lights

Iain Henry 18 May 2020 12:00

The false dichotomy at the heart of Australia’s China debate

The conventional wisdom emerging around “sovereignty” vs “surrender” may be more foolish than wise.
Iain Henry 13 Dec 2019 06:00

In Australia’s China “debate”, there is no monopoly on morality

It would be tragic if anger at China’s sins prompted Australia to adopt policies making even greater misery more likely.
Iain Henry 25 Oct 2019 06:00

Finally, some plain talk on the Quad

The US Secretary of State dropped a fig leaf: Washington thinks the Quad can help put China back in its “proper place”.
Iain Henry 14 May 2019 06:00

Australia struggles for clarity on the South China Sea

Voters should know if their next government will conduct freedom of navigation operations in contested waters.
Iain Henry 23 Oct 2018 13:30

Friends like these … allies and the Pence speech

The US may have to adjust its goals and means to obtain full allied support for its China policy, and what about Trump?
Iain Henry 25 Jul 2017 12:13

Empathising with China

It is possible to both condemn China’s political system, but also accept it as an incipient great power with legitimate security concerns.
Iain Henry 26 May 2015 09:05

B-1 bombers in Australia: Red lines and green lights

There isn't much detail on the public record about the agreements that govern the presence of US forces in Australia, but it seems that under the Force Posture Agreement, the presence of these forces is subject to bilateral consultation conducted 'in accordance with Australia's policy of Full Knowledge and Concurrence'. This policy was conceived to ensure that Australia knows everything happening at places like Pine Gap.

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The false dichotomy at the heart of Australia’s China debate

In Australia’s China “debate”, there is no monopoly on morality

Finally, some plain talk on the Quad

Australia struggles for clarity on the South China Sea

Friends like these … allies and the Pence speech

Empathising with China

B-1 bombers in Australia: Red lines and green lights