24 Jun 2019 Iran: Australia’s deliberate ambiguity Daniel Flitton Even without direct conflict, Washington’s tensions with Tehran pose an awkward alliance challenge for Canberra.
19 Jun 2019 Australia should pursue opportunities in a booming Bangladesh David Brewster It’s wise to recall East Asia was unsettled and dangerous only a few decades ago, yet now drives Australia’s prosperity.
14 Jun 2019 Baby milk and tantrums after Chinese ships show the flag in Sydney Erin Watson-Lynn Plenty of real tensions exist in Australia-China relations and media myth-making doesn’t help escape misunderstanding.
13 Jun 2019 Maybe Australia should donate a warship to Sri Lanka David Brewster Far from surplus or scrap, the navy’s last Adelaide Class frigates are strategic assets that can still serve a mission.
13 Jun 2019 The “khaki cavalcade” dilemma when soldiers become public servants Cate Carter A second career for professional military veterans is not antithetical to the idea of civilian control of defence.
12 Jun 2019 That Trump phone call to Australia and what it means to refugees today Alex Vedovi Secret “swaps” might have led the US President to hang up on Malcolm Turnbull but the principle of the deal must stand.
11 Jun 2019 It’s time for Australia to scale up its energy diplomacy Christian Downie A huge transformation of global energy production and consumption is underway but sorely needs international governance.
7 Jun 2019 Fierravanti-Wells’ outburst tells more than just a China story Sam Roggeveen A Liberal senator’s spectacular break with party discipline shows differences on Beijing cut across partisan lines.
6 Jun 2019 A sea ride with Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour Bec Strating <p>Floating a different brand of diplomacy has plenty of attraction but still finds some choppy regional waters.</p>
28 May 2019 From fill-in to full-time Foreign Minister Melissa Conley Tyler Marise Payne’s experience in defence and security has been obvious, but what more will drive her diplomacy?
27 May 2019 What a new Russian ambassador might mean for relations with Australia Elizabeth Buchanan <p>Differences don’t have to mean deadlock: plenty of challenges offer Canberra and Moscow a chance to cooperate.</p>
27 May 2019 Modi’s second term: what it means for the South Pacific Teesta Prakash Having rebuilt long neglected ties to the region, Modi looks set to capitalise on an “Indo-Pacific” connection.
20 May 2019 Australia’s presidential politics Daniel Flitton By focusing on himself, Scott Morrison also made the election a leadership choice, putting Bill Shorten in a spotlight.
20 May 2019 Australia’s election: what the hell just happened? Sam Roggeveen Don’t assume the last decade of political chaos is over as the major parties remain drained of authority and purpose.
17 May 2019 What a Shorten government will mean for the US-Australia alliance Nick Bisley Revolution? No, but Bill Shorten might find it tricky to grin and bear it in dealings with Donald Trump’s White House.
16 May 2019 Peeling back the label in Australia’s America and China relationships Katherine Mansted Whether “friends”, “customers” or more, a definitive policy stamp is not needed to navigate security and economic ties.
16 May 2019 Young, energised, ready to vote, and maybe decide two elections Aarti Betigeri In both India and Australia, two very different campaigns are united in an effort to woo the growing youth vote.
15 May 2019 Time to reverse the Indonesian language disaster on our shores Melissa Crouch It is crucial the next government invest in languages, that of Australia’s largest neighbour the most obvious example.
13 May 2019 Charting 50 years of turning tides in Australian politics Greg Earl A long view of the political cycle points not only to a Labor victory but shows a record number of independents already.
10 May 2019 My mother’s life: faraway dreams, new growth and seeking acceptance Scott Winter Born to a world in flames, set back by illness, an adventure to Australia would strengthen the threads of a nation.
8 May 2019 What the world thinks is at stake in Australia’s election campaign Daniel Flitton <p>Four overseas views from near neighbours to distant friends on whether Australia’s contest much matters.</p>
1 May 2019 Trafficking in old anxieties Claire Higgins The politics of “border control” is at odds with Australia’s successful record of humanitarian resettlement.
1 May 2019 A bugle for bigotry: does hate speech in Australia resonate in Asia? JJ Rose Neighbours might roll their eyes in bemusement, yet worry more about their own regional problems with discrimination.
30 Apr 2019 Adapting to climate change: the priority for Australia Johanna Nalau Understanding the “new normal” to protect people’s livelihoods should be at the core of the next government’s agenda.
30 Apr 2019 Visa tussles: here come the Irish again Alan C. Tidwell Australia’s privileged access to a US special working visa class is under challenge once more and will likely be lost.
29 Apr 2019 The chance for Australia to urge ASEAN to act on the Rohingya crisis Rebecca Barber ASEAN will never be in the business of naming and shaming, but its past way of doing diplomacy is evolving.
18 Apr 2019 Don’t rely on luck: making the most of the FTA with Indonesia Melissa Crouch It is time to put Indonesian back on the priority list of languages to be studied in Australia.
16 Apr 2019 ISIS: the generational problem Rodger Shanahan For all the concern about the children of foreign jihadis, thousands of ISIS detainees in Iraq pose a bigger danger.
12 Apr 2019 Julian Assange’s case is special, and no point pretending otherwise Daniel Flitton Assange’s case, difficult as it is, unpleasant a character as he can appear, is still a test of Australian principles.
12 Apr 2019 Australia-India: naval drills show trust, yet political caution still David Brewster Exercises with submarines marks a significant step, but New Delhi is wary of any four-way cooperation with Canberra.
11 Apr 2019 ISIS: children should not pay for the sins of the parents Donald R Rothwell , Kim Rubenstein The children born overseas to Australian mothers should be recognised as citizens and have a right to return.
5 Apr 2019 Refugees are educating themselves abroad. Australia should help Edward Cavanough , Thomas Brown A bipartisan border policy would not be undermined by doing more to help stateless people who seek to help themselves.
2 Apr 2019 The cost of terror: two tales of country life Rodger Shanahan The small town of Loxton in South Australia has seen bravery and betrayal, a microcosm of a globalised Islamist threat.
28 Mar 2019 Economic diplomacy: trade and infrastructure battles in Asia Greg Earl Australian business is not showing much faith in new free trade deals, meanwhile the Trade Minister debates “left wing”.
22 Mar 2019 Australia–India ties: closing the gap between intent and action Natasha Jha Bhaskar The potential of this relationship is often overshadowed by a severe lack of enthusiasm and episodes of prejudice.
22 Mar 2019 Australia’s PNG gateway: far north Queensland Shane McLeod The far-north will be key to closer cross-border ties and Cairns hosted the Australia-PNG Emerging Leadership Dialogue.
21 Mar 2019 Who bears responsibility for the children of ISIS? Rodger Shanahan , Jennifer Percival There are 70 Australian minors affiliated with ISIS in Syria. Yet there is no policy or direction on repatriation.
21 Mar 2019 Australia-Turkey: Erdogan’s bitter legacy in present-day history Daniel Flitton The intemperate outburst over Christchurch is more a product of Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.
20 Mar 2019 Responding to China’s not-so-secret influence campaign Euan Graham There are downsides to China’s economic value proposition and politicians could do more to prep the public.
19 Mar 2019 Why Jakarta called in Australia’s ambassador after Christchurch Ben Bland <p>With an Indonesian among the dead, some local politiking has mixed with sadness following the mosque attacks.</p>
18 Mar 2019 India: never quite in focus Aarti Betigeri India deserves sustained closer scrutiny, but with Australian media groups shuttering bureaux, attention is fleeting.
14 Mar 2019 Economic diplomacy: trade and traps in ASEAN Greg Earl Ecommerce is booming in Southeast Asia, posing a challenge for Australia where goods trade tends to dominate discussion.
14 Mar 2019 Australia and Indonesia trade: deal (not quite) done Donald R Rothwell , Imogen Saunders Elections in Indonesia and Australia alike could yet be a hurdle to ratification of a long-anticipated trade agreement.
13 Mar 2019 How open should Australia be about the China challenge? Sam Roggeveen Andrew Robb wants Australian officials to say more about China’s alleged behaviour.
12 Mar 2019 Canberra’s Pacific pivot is bereft of vision Edward Cavanough The government’s motivations appear sincere but are riddled with anxiety about the risks of investing in the region.
11 Mar 2019 An Australian model for the renewable-energy transition Andrew Blakers Australia is on track for deep and rapid greenhouse emissions reductions. Most countries can follow the same path.
11 Mar 2019 Matthew Flinders, national pride and dinner diplomacy David Hunt Scientific discovery has a long history of serving the high politics of state.
20 Feb 2019 Responding to cyber attacks: resilience and transparency is key Dirk van Graver Yes, Australia’s security was tested, but keeping it secret won’t help the public accept inevitable dangers to networks.
19 Feb 2019 Polls apart: how Australian views have changed on “boat people” Alex Oliver , Kelsey Munro Charged atmospherics over border security has plenty guessing about public attitudes, but the numbers tell a story, too.
14 Feb 2019 The curious case of aid concentration in Papua New Guinea Jonathan Pryke The extreme concentration of aid from Australia to PNG stands out. It may be time for others to get involved.