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Working together in space can enhance worldly ties between Australia and Japan
And the region stands to benefit, too.
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She won’t be right: Trump’s return and Australia’s red lines
The lessons from his first term hold limited relevance for what is on the way. -
18 Nov 2024
Why India’s festive season could hold the key to soft power gains
Governments the world over are harnessing the positivity of the Indian festival of lights. -
14 Nov 2024
Economic diplomacy: It’s populists vs plutocrats in Trump Take 2
Australia’s hopes of a modest economic impact from the Trump administration’s actions will require navigating the financial tensions at its heart. -
14 Nov 2024
Who holds a hose? Climate change as a national security risk in Australian federalism
The lines on a map might not be the sole legal determinant for an effective response to disasters and the consequences of climate change. -
11 Nov 2024
Study exposes gender gap in foreign affairs reporting
Not only with male reporters, but the experts likely to be quoted or appear on opinion pages. -
11 Nov 2024
The cost of Albanese skipping Prabowo’s inauguration
Bilateral ties won’t be adversely affected, but errors like this change the way Australia is seen in the region. -
8 Nov 2024
Climate calamity: The fine line between fact and fiction
A post-apocalyptic Australia, ravaged by unliveable temperatures, isn’t that far-fetched. -
7 Nov 2024
Penny Wong is quizzed about Trump, again, again and again
And her main message was to be confident about Australia. -
6 Nov 2024
New players on the bloc: Is BRICS+ a critical challenge?
A growing roster of countries lined up in the grouping carries implications for Australia’s minerals policy. -
31 Oct 2024
This is what elections look like in 2024: Is Australia ready?
“Deepfakes”, “weaponisation” and “covert campaigns” are surely not the terms that should be most associated with democracy. -
30 Oct 2024
Costs vs benefits in Pat Conroy's new missile age
Missiles are expensive, and the further they need to travel, the dearer they get. That should be good news for Australia. -
30 Oct 2024
Pooled funds give Australia’s new humanitarian strategy a boost
Flexibility is essential when responding to a crisis – especially those far from home. -
24 Oct 2024
Australia: Migration no easy fix for Asia literacy
The business community – not just those exporting or operating within the region – needs to keep pace with the scale of change. -
23 Oct 2024
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme is helping some workers but harming others – it needs to be reformed
Lopsided economic benefits are intimately linked to prevailing conditions of employment. -
22 Oct 2024
Understanding technology as an ecosystem is the first step to tackling online harms
Misinformation and disinformation are not challenges in isolation. -
21 Oct 2024
PNG’s NRL bid: Making the most of the high-stakes game
Accountability is not just a question for donors but for the recipient country, too. -
18 Oct 2024
How Australia’s foreign student cap could erode its regional influence: An Indonesian view
Indonesians educated in Australian universities include senior ministers and officials. Goodwill has its own value. -
18 Oct 2024
Can Australia’s new Humanitarian Policy deliver?
The effort is laudable, and a step in the right direction, with more ambition and local engagement needed. -
16 Oct 2024
Caught between giants: Why Cambodia looks to Australia
With Phnom Penh aiming to diversify its strategic options, Canberra seems like a good bet. -
15 Oct 2024
Three unanswered questions for Australia’s PNG Rugby League dream
Could Australian diplomacy enter novel terrain: professional sports administration? -
14 Oct 2024
Amid a global aged care labour shortage, how will Australia address the challenge?
International experience holds compelling lessons and points to important risks. -
14 Oct 2024
How Australia can get better results in Papua New Guinea
A former prime minister offers a frank appraisal of the neighbourly relationship. -
9 Oct 2024
Peter Varghese on “constraining” China
The former DFAT secretary captures a tension that bedevils Australian policy makers. -
8 Oct 2024
Does Finland’s "total defence" doctrine hold lessons for Australia?
Liberal democracy doesn’t defend itself. The Finns know a thing or two about protecting it. -
27 Sep 2024
Is the world ready for its next big health crisis?
Antimicrobial resistance will test global responses to health security, just as Covid-19 did. -
27 Sep 2024
The logic of first mover disadvantage: Why Australia won’t save the planet
Acting on climate change will inescapably involve sacrifices for the collective good. -
26 Sep 2024
The Quad has solid foundations
Questions of the group’s future after the leaders’ summit are misguided. -
26 Sep 2024
Australia needs to take Africa seriously – really, this time
Substantive engagement with the world’s next powerhouse region won’t carry big cost but will earn major returns. -
25 Sep 2024
Byte-sized diplomacy: On social media for young people, Australia needs to aim higher
We have an opportunity to develop a social media approach for young people that is worthy of global export. -
24 Sep 2024
Timor-Leste joins the Asia Power Index
Despite its small size, the Southeast Asian nation should not be underestimated. -
23 Sep 2024
Out of the way, USA
Focus on the United States might well reduce our bandwidth for what is going on in other regions. -
19 Sep 2024
International students: Australia has a good problem that may not last
Australia’s economic prospects and soft power may become the collateral damage of a narrow domestic debate. -
12 Sep 2024
The real risks of exploitation for Pacific workers in Australia
While neither blackbirding nor systemic modern slavery, the PALM scheme has many loopholes that should be addressed. -
11 Sep 2024
A step, not a leap: Assessing the Indonesia-Australia Defence Cooperation Agreement
As a statement of neighbourly ties, the deal is a good one. But temper expectations. -
11 Sep 2024
Byte-sized diplomacy: The search for safe AI
How can Australia improve public trust in AI and what can Australia contribute to global AI safety efforts? -
9 Sep 2024
China’s rise in Southeast Asia is bringing in a golden age for Australia
Disquiet about Beijing’s growing presence is motivating countries across the region to seek deeper cooperation with Canberra. -
6 Sep 2024
Russian sanctions: Why has Australia stayed quiet on reparations?
With strong rule of law credentials and expertise, Canberra should use its advantage in responses to war. -
5 Sep 2024
Economic diplomacy: Taking sides for an election
From ANZUS, Indonesia, regional business and media reporting, Penny Wong seems to have legacy in mind. -
4 Sep 2024
Australia should make a strategic investment in the World Bank
Geostrategic competition makes the multilateral advantage more vital than ever, especially in the Pacific. -
3 Sep 2024
Australia needs to boost its engagement with Africa, but not for the reasons advocates say we should
Africa’s demographic story won’t necessarily translate to economic opportunities for Australia. But the geopolitical tale matters more. -
2 Sep 2024
Antimony: The hidden metal fuelling global competition
China’s latest critical mineral restrictions have caught attention – but mooted solutions might not deliver. -
2 Sep 2024
The patriot’s virtue in bringing the world back home
Whether gauging global attitudes or assessing international interests, it pays to think first of home. -
28 Aug 2024
Maid in Australia: When international relations and industrial law collide
Two recent court cases have raised uncomfortable questions about diplomatic immunity. -
28 Aug 2024
The Falepili Union: A Pacific response to the greatest global challenges
A world-first treaty with Australia ensures Tuvalu’s statehood will continue, even in the face of a climate catastrophe. -
22 Aug 2024
Economic diplomacy: Playing defence with Prabowo
New security cooperation with Indonesia does not make up for the slow progress in building fresh economic links. -
19 Aug 2024
Labor squanders a multicultural mandate
An emphasis on border protection can overshadow the social and economic benefits of migration. -
16 Aug 2024
Farewell Fumio Kishida – regional foundations are stronger for your legacy
Too much focus on personality politics can obscure the enduring common interests between countries. -
16 Aug 2024
Interoperability: The missing link in Indo-Pacific security
Settling on a definition of an overused buzzword is the first step for Australia to ensure successful military partnerships in Southeast Asia. -