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Australia
Australia’s Mission to Become a Solar Powerhouse
By Joshua Mcdonald
Sunshine alone, though, does not guarantee a successful solar industry -- infrastructure and stable, smart politics are necessary.
Indo-Pacific in Focus as Australia Substantially Lifts Military Spending
By Luke Hunt
Chinese bullying crystalizes opposition, divides ASEAN.
Why Are Australians Pessimistic?
By Joshua Mcdonald
Water shortages, COVID-19, economic downturn and distrust in China are causing record-low pessimism among Australians.
Australian Lawmaker Investigated in China Influence Probe
By Associated Press
Police and intelligence officers searched the Sydney home of New South Wales state lawmaker Shaoquett Moselmane.
Australia to Re-engage With International Institutions
By Joshua Mcdonald
Despite distrust among the general public of “globalism” and international institutions, Canberra affirmed its commitment to multilateral diplomacy.
Australia Aims to Combat Disinformation
By Grant Wyeth
A new taskforce underlines Canberra’s efforts to push back again Chinese disinformation, in particular.
Amid Escalating Tension With China, Australia and India Strengthen Partnership
By Joshua Mcdonald
A new Australia-India agreement is a sign of regional cooperation to halt Chinese aggression across the Asia-Pacific.
Pacific Island Leaders Weigh Trans-Pacific Bubble With Australia and New Zealand
By Joshua Mcdonald
Some Pacific leaders support the proposal, while others have said it's way too soon.
India Expands Diplomatic Efforts Amid Border Standoff With China
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi has been sending Beijing signals via its diplomatic interactions with the U.S., Taiwan, and Australia in recent weeks.
What Changes in Hong Kong Could Mean for Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Countries like Australia need to prepare themselves for the consequences of the shifting reality in Hong Kong.
US Weighs in on Australia’s BRI Controversy Amid State and Federal Divide
By Joshua Mcdonald
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo inserted himself into an ongoing dispute between the Australian federal government and the state of Victoria over China’s BRI.
Can Australia Flatten the Curve of Its Economic Dependence on China?
By Lai-Ha Chan
While Australia has successfully flattened the coronavirus curve, can it flatten the curve of its economic dependence on China too?