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Australian Ministers Won’t Comment on Media Reports That Indian Spies Were Secretly Expelled
By Rod McGuirk
Australia's prime minister, foreign minister, and treasurer all deflected questions about India’s reported “nest of spies” in the country.
Where to Next in Australia’s Battle With Elon Musk and X?
By Terry Flew
The Australian government’s battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those vulnerable to its harm?
What Does It Mean to Defend Australia?
By Grant Wyeth
Defending Australia's way of life, not just its shores, is a central objective of the new National Defense Strategy.
Violence Against Women Is a Wicked, and Urgent, Problem for Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Were Islamist extremists or white supremacists murdering someone every four days – the rate at which Australian women are being killed so far in 2024 – it would be deemed a national emergency.
Strengthening Australia’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean
By Grant Wyeth
Australia must work a little harder to fully integrate itself as a member of the Indian Ocean community.
Australia’s (Alleged) Mushroom Murders Raise the Question of How Women Kill
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The case of Erin Patterson, who has been charged with poisoning four relatives of her ex-husband, has transfixed the country.
How Conservative Media Fuels Australia’s Nuclear Power Debate
By Phil McManus
Debates over nuclear power in Australia continue to be stoked not by industry or voters, but by the media.
What Can Indonesia Expect From Its Anticipated Defense Cooperation Agreement With Australia?
By Yokie Rahmad Isjchwansyah
The agreement, set to be signed in the coming months, offers an opportunity for Jakarta to bolster its domestic defense industry and clarify its position on AUKUS.
Myanmar Asylum Seeker Crisis Needs a Humane and Regional Solution
By Perry Q. Wood
A more coordinated response would open more formal channels for asylum seekers to seek refuge in other countries.
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.