Iain Henry
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Biography
Publications
Dr Iain Henry is a Lecturer at the Australian National University’s Strategic and Defence Studies Centre.
![The false dichotomy at the heart of Australia’s China debate](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/48492453896_562abbbb13_k%20copy.jpg?itok=t6xdBEIi)
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.
![In Australia’s China “debate”, there is no monopoly on morality](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/20160907adf8243116_001.jpg?itok=y7heh4gX)
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.
![Finally, some plain talk on the Quad](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/48798601397_987dac1025_k.jpg?itok=AVTURupt)
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”.
![Australia struggles for clarity on the South China Sea](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/USS_Ronald_Reagan_leads_a_formation_of_Carrier_Strike_Group_Five_and_Expeditionary_Strike_Group_Seven_Ships._%2829761493042%29.jpg?itok=oCXQIrQr)
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.
![Friends like these … allies and the Pence speech](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1013025662.jpg?itok=uvL2SQ6h)
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?
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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.