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Australia foreign policy
Australia’s Pacific Island Myopia
By Matthew Dornan
Overreacting to China’s presence in the Pacific Islands is actually undermining Australia's image in the region.
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Why Australia Needs to Reconcile With Its Role in the Vietnam War
June 28, 2018
Why Australia Needs to Reconcile With Its Role in the Vietnam War
With reconciliation, Australia will be in a much stronger position to achieve its stated foreign policy objectives.
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Why Australia Needs to Reconcile With Its Role in the Vietnam War
Australia’s Unapologetic Dismissal of Latin America
May 30, 2018
Australia’s Unapologetic Dismissal of Latin America
Canberra is simply not looking east. How wise may this bet prove?
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Australia’s Unapologetic Dismissal of Latin America
The Real Significance of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
March 21, 2018
The Real Significance of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
The true value of the engagement lies in what it says about Southeast Asia and ASEAN’s growing importance on its own terms as well as to Australia.
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The Real Significance of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
Indonesia and Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper
December 12, 2017
Indonesia and Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper
A shared understanding of the Indo-Pacific could form the basis of a stronger Indonesia-Australia partnership.
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Indonesia and Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper
Navigating the Indo-Pacific With Australia’s Domestic Political Circus in Tow
November 28, 2017
Navigating the Indo-Pacific With Australia’s Domestic Political Circus in Tow
How can Australia implement its Foreign Policy White Paper without political stability at home?
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Navigating the Indo-Pacific With Australia’s Domestic Political Circus in Tow
The Case for Restoring Australia-North Korea Relations
November 17, 2017
The Case for Restoring Australia-North Korea Relations
Growing military tensions and an ambitious human rights agenda require a cost-benefit recalibration from Canberra.
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The Case for Restoring Australia-North Korea Relations
In the Trump Era, Australia Needs More Distance From the US
October 31, 2017
In the Trump Era, Australia Needs More Distance From the US
A truly independent Australian foreign policy is overdue and feasible.
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In the Trump Era, Australia Needs More Distance From the US
A Stronger Australia in Southeast Asia?
October 09, 2017
A Stronger Australia in Southeast Asia?
Concerning regional developments have put Canberra’s role in the spotlight.
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A Stronger Australia in Southeast Asia?
Foreign Donations, Local Politics: China's Australia Influence
July 18, 2017
Foreign Donations, Local Politics: China's Australia Influence
Australia's foreign donation scandal exposes long-term strategic challenges.
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Foreign Donations, Local Politics: China's Australia Influence
Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties
May 05, 2017
Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties
Trump’s actions might finally force Australia to choose between the U.S. and China.
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Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties
Turnbull in India: Developing an Underdeveloped Relationship
April 11, 2017
Turnbull in India: Developing an Underdeveloped Relationship
Australia’s prime minister hopes to emphasize the wealth of opportunities between the two countries in his 4-day trip.
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Turnbull in India: Developing an Underdeveloped Relationship
If the US Loses Interest in Asia, What Are Australia's Options?
March 14, 2017
If the US Loses Interest in Asia, What Are Australia's Options?
Australia needs to work on creating a regional architecture that can withstand U.S. absence.
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If the US Loses Interest in Asia, What Are Australia's Options?
Calling All Ambassadors: Australia Ponders a New Foreign Policy Path
March 08, 2017
Calling All Ambassadors: Australia Ponders a New Foreign Policy Path
Australia has called all of its current diplomatic heads of mission home to help craft a new foreign policy white paper.
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Calling All Ambassadors: Australia Ponders a New Foreign Policy Path
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Finishes 4-Day Visit to Australia
February 28, 2017
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Finishes 4-Day Visit to Australia
Australia's relations with Israel are a balance between developing strong ties and managing moral quandaries.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Finishes 4-Day Visit to Australia
Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper Needs to Look at More Than Defense
February 24, 2017
Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper Needs to Look at More Than Defense
Australia's next Foreign Policy White Paper needs to reemphasize the importance of foreign aid.
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Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper Needs to Look at More Than Defense
Why Trump Has Rattled the Land Down Under
December 15, 2016
Why Trump Has Rattled the Land Down Under
The election of Donald Trump gives ammunition to those in Australia who question the U.S. alliance.
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Why Trump Has Rattled the Land Down Under
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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