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Only a resilient democracy could have survived the mob violence
Commentary
Only a resilient democracy could have survived the mob violence
Originally published in The Australian.
There are reasons to feel OK about 2020, but a long-forgotten worry got worse
Commentary
There are reasons to feel OK about 2020, but a long-forgotten worry got worse
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Fighting the dragon: we’re doing it wrong
Commentary
Fighting the dragon: we’re doing it wrong
As China slowly strangles our exports to break our will, Australians have responded with a range of emotions — none of them effective. Originally published in The Australian.
Australia needs America to follow global rules too
Commentary
Australia needs America to follow global rules too
Australia's troubles with China won't end until its US ally starts more actively supporting a rules-based world order itself. Originally published in the Australian Financial…
Why Australia Should Respond to China’s Provocations With Self-Reliance
Commentary
Why Australia Should Respond to China’s Provocations With Self-Reliance
Originally published in World Politics Review.
Indonesia's Jokowi turns politics into a family business
Commentary
Indonesia's Jokowi turns politics into a family business
One-time furniture maker who fought his way to the top was meant to be different. Originally published in Nikkei Asia.
On China, Australia is left counting the cost
Commentary
On China, Australia is left counting the cost
The Australian government’s approach to its biggest foreign policy challenge is not working. There needs to be less conflict and more statecraft. Originally published in the…
China cannot have it both ways on trade
Commentary
China cannot have it both ways on trade
Beijing's tactic of using trade as a political stick against Australia will not impress the rest of the world. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
China sends a message with Australian crackdown
Commentary
China sends a message with Australian crackdown
Pressure by Beijing offers a glimpse of the road map for a more illiberal order. Originally published in the Financial Times.