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Nauru’s Geopolitical Clout
By Patricia O’Brien
The diplomatic battle between Taipei and Beijing is but one arena where Nauru is flexing muscle that greatly exceeds its demographic and geographic size.
Nauru Switches Ties From Taipei to Beijing
By Dechlan Brennan
In the immediate aftermath of Taiwan’s elections, in which the DPP retained the presidency, Nauru announced its decision to establish diplomatic relations with China.
The Facade of Australia Day Deserves to Crumble
By Dechlan Brennan
No other country celebrates the dismantling of one Indigenous group’s way of life as their national day like Australia does.
Watching Taiwan’s Election Through Australia’s Eyes
By Grant Wyeth
What is most important to Australia is that the status quo is maintained across the Taiwan Strait.
Australia’s Start to 2024 Sets the Stage for a Challenging Year
By Patricia O’Brien
At 2023 came to a close, Australia found itself facing a bevy of difficult issues both at home and abroad.
After 2023 Voice Disappointment, Is There Hope for Treaty in Australia?
By Dechlan Brennan
Moving beyond the “no” campaign, conservative political parties across Australia are working to further erode Indigenous reconciliation movements, such as the various Treaty processes.
Why Australia Isn’t Sending a Ship to the Red Sea
By Grant Wyeth
In rejecting a request to send a vessel to join Operation Prosperity Guardian, a U.S.-led military operation, Canberra has made a calculation that its focus needs to be closer to home.
How Can Australia Stand up for Human Rights in Xinjiang?
By Ava Kalinauskas
Australia’s diplomatic reset with China is complete, it’s time to talk about human rights.
New Zealand Abandons Indigenous Rights and Pacific Priorities in Foreign Policy
By Nina Hall and Rhieve Grey
The new government’s foreign policy priorities could jeopardize New Zealand’s relationships with Pacific Island countries.
Out of the Blue: Rising to the Challenges of Australia’s Maritime Security
By Tom Bamforth, Tom Barber, and Grant Wyeth
Australia has an opportunity to play a more proactive role in coordinating a regional framework to address security concerns across numerous domains.
Australia’s New Migration Strategy
By Grant Wyeth
Australia aims to shift the overall character of its migration system away from temporary migration and toward permanent residence and citizenship.
Australian Politics Set for Shakeup After Labor’s 2023 Slide
By Zareh Ghazarian
In less than two years, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has gone from clear choice to fighting for majority support in the polls. What happened?