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The Risks of Australia’s Approach to Sanctions

The Risks of Australia’s Approach to Sanctions

By Sara Dehm and Jessica Whyte
Australia has long aligned with the United States on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach.

At UN, Australia’s FM Wong Defends International Institutions at a Time of Crisis

At UN, Australia’s FM Wong Defends International Institutions at a Time of Crisis

By Grant Wyeth
Wong argued, “We have no option and no excuse but to find a way through our challenges today, immense and intractable as they are.”
Is Australia’s Unaffordable Housing a Foreign Policy Problem?

Is Australia’s Unaffordable Housing a Foreign Policy Problem?

By Grant Wyeth
A “whole-of-nation” approach to foreign policy would understand how each element of domestic policy is critical to enhancing the country’s overall capabilities and international power – including housing. 

Why Australia Cannot Remain Aloof From a China-Taiwan Conflict

Why Australia Cannot Remain Aloof From a China-Taiwan Conflict

By Ganesh Sahathevan
Leading Australian thinkers assume business as usual with China in the event of war over Taiwan, but its regional neighbors may have different ideas.

What Does It Mean to Defend Australia?

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Strengthening Australia’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean

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. 

Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?

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.
A Serious Question: Can Australia Trust the United States?

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. 

It’s Time for Australia to Take a ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Foreign Policy

It’s Time for Australia to Take a ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Foreign Policy

By Grant Wyeth
“Whole-of-nation” language carries a sense of urgency that the country’s economy, society, and public institutions must become more alert to their role in the international sphere.

How to Make 2023 an Annus Mirabilis for Vietnam-Australia Relations

How to Make 2023 an Annus Mirabilis for Vietnam-Australia Relations

By Hai Hong Nguyen
All year there has been talk that the two nations will establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Could it happen before the end of 2023?

Vietnam-Australia Relations at 50

Vietnam-Australia Relations at 50

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The past half-century has witnessed a remarkable convergence of interests between the two nations, and there is a promise of closer cooperation to come.
Great Expectations as Australia and Vietnam Ponder ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

Great Expectations as Australia and Vietnam Ponder ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

By Hai Hong Nguyen
An elevation of relations is likely next year, when the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. But will it be matched by substantive developments?

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