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Australia’s Opportunity to Deepen Ties With Bangladesh
By Grant Wyeth
For Australia, building a fruitful and productive relationship with Bangladesh means taking the Rohingya refugee crisis seriously.
China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve
By Zen Soo and Keiran Smith
China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.
Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?
By Grant Wyeth
Good design is a decentralized mechanism for international engagement. It is a soft power tool that can produce expanding effects.
Australia’s Smart Investment in Its Naval Fleet
By Wilson Beaver and Maria Victoria Almeida Vazquez
The country's new defense plans will only work if adequately funded, and if Australian policymakers can avoid the spending decision mistakes other nations have made.
$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines
By Keiran Smith
The announcement came a day after the two countries signed a defense and security pact.
How Feasible Is Nuclear Power for Australia?
By Alan Finkel
Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.
A Serious Question: Can Australia Trust the United States?
By Grant Wyeth
Asking the question isn’t a sign of betrayal. It's indicative of an emotionally mature country that thinks seriously about its strategic circumstances.
Australia Gets Its Most Senior Chinese Leadership Visit Since 2017
By Keiran Smith
Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip continued a thaw that began with Australia’s change of government in 2022.
Australia’s Bid to Navigate Troubled Waters in Red Sea
By Ferry Jie
Attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have jeopardized Australia's already-vulnerable dependency on maritime time. Finding new ways forward will be vital.
Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate
By Takahashi Kosuke
The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of Japanese defense equipment.
Vietnam and Australia Announce Long-Awaited Diplomatic Upgrade
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement of the two nations' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership followed the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit yesterday.
Australian PM Closes Special ASEAN Summit With Calls to ‘Destiny’
By Sebastian Strangio
While showcasing the divergences between Australia and its Southeast Asian partners, the summit can be deemed a success in both form and substance.