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Some Say Politics at Play in Djokovic Detention in Australia
By Steve McMorran
"No one is above these rules," Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
Toward a Quadrilateral Intelligence Sharing Network?
By Ariel Stenek
Is the time ripe for the U.S. to formalize an intelligence-sharing network with Quad partners Australia, Japan, and India?
Australia, Japan Sign Defense Pact as China Concerns Loom
By Haruka Nuga and Steve McMorran
It’s Japan’s first Reciprocal Access Agreement with any country other than the United States.
Australia’s Far-Right Taps Into COVID-Restriction Frustration
By Joshua Mcdonald
Protesters include the anti-vax wellness community, Christian fundamentalists, and some of Australia’s most extreme far-right organizations.
Australia’s Growing Ties With Northeast Asia
By Grant Wyeth
It is at the intersection of commercial and hard-security interests that Australia’s relationships with Japan and South Korea are finding their increasing health.
Australia’s Independents: The Women Aiming to Shake Up Parliament
By Joshua Mcdonald
At least 13 independent female candidates have launched campaigns on similar platforms focused on climate change, corruption, and women’s rights.
Australia’s Independent Candidates Aim to Tap Into Voter Unease
By Grant Wyeth
With an election to be held by May 2022, the pre-election period in Australia is seeing a surge of maneuvering among independents gunning for Liberal seats.
Caroline Kennedy Nominated as US Ambassador to Australia
By Philip Citowicki
The appointment comes at an important moment in the relations between the two nations.
Challenges for the Australia-South Korea Middle Power Partnership
By Wongi Choe
Given their shared values, close economic links, and convergent strategic interests, South Korea and Australia would do well to establish a deeper and more strategic partnership.
Australia’s Birth Rate Falls to All-Time Low
By Grant Wyeth
Australia’s birth rates have been declining since the 1960s with several factors at play, not the least of which is ballooning housing costs.
Australia’s Aid Program Is Due For a Reckoning
By Dustin Barter
Australia's development engagement with Cambodia and Myanmar offers an object lesson in how not to do aid.
Australia Joins US in Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics
By Nick Perry
PM Scott Morrison said the decision stemmed from China’s human rights abuses as well as generally strained ties.