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Australia foreign policy

What Can Asia and the Pacific Expect From Australia’s New Government?

What Can Asia and the Pacific Expect From Australia’s New Government?

By Grace Stanhope
Foreign policy didn’t feature heavily in the campaign, but Labor’s pre-election budget plan offers clues to the government’s priorities.
Australia’s PM Albanese Bound For Indonesia on First Post-election Trip

Australia’s PM Albanese Bound For Indonesia on First Post-election Trip

By Sebastian Strangio
Economic and security relations between Canberra and Jakarta have made significant advances over the past decade.

Is Australia Still the US’ ‘Deputy Sheriff’?

Is Australia Still the US’ ‘Deputy Sheriff’?

By David Andrews
Australia’s reliance on the U.S. has only grown deeper since 2000. But that may be about to change. 

How Australia Can Reinforce Its Commitment to International Humanitarian Law

How Australia Can Reinforce Its Commitment to International Humanitarian Law

By Grant Wyeth
Australia’s responsibility lies in being a prominent champion of international humanitarian law in concert with other like-minded partners. 

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.

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. 

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