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Why Australia's New Government Won't Change Course on China
By Elena Collinson
The new government isn’t likely to change course on its predecessor's efforts to lower the temperature in Australia-China relations.
Australia’s Domestic Politics Hamstrings Its Pacific Foreign Policy
By Grant Wyeth
In the Pacific, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s domestic unease on the issue hinders its foreign policy.
Polls and Party Room Infighting Undermine the Australian Government
By Patrick Stafrace
Australia’s revolving door of prime ministers is a symptom of a weakening political system.
What Happened to Australia’s Liberal Party?
By Grant Wyeth
The party’s internal meltdown is rooted in the tensions inherent to its liberal and conservative roots.
Are Fears of a Chinese Port Facility on Manus Island Justified?
By Ankit Panda
Manus Island would be a strategic outpost for China, astride the western Pacific Ocean.
Why Did Australia Block Huawei, ZTE From 5G Roll out?
By Grant Wyeth
The Diplomat spoke to Bates Gill about the decision and Canberra's relations with Beijing.
Why Is Peaceful, Prosperous Australia Anxious?
By Grant Wyeth
As global focus turns increasingly to the Indo-Pacific, it’s no time for Australia to retreat into fearful, baseless timidity.
The Bishop-Ri Meeting: Another Missed Opportunity for Australia
By Tom Corben
'Nuclear tunnel vision’ strikes again as Australia misses another opportunity to refresh its North Korea policy.
The ‘Benfords’ Debacle: Counterfeit Australian Wine Floods China
By Matthew Abbey
As counterfeit goods proliferate, sales of legitimate Australian wine have decreased in China.
Education a Key Field in the Growth of India-Australia Relations
By Grant Wyeth
If Australia is serious about enhanced engagement with India, then the education push should go both ways.
United States, Australia, Japan Achieve War Games First at RIMPAC on Kauai
By Jon Letman
Australia, the United States, and Japan focus on improving interoperability with sinking exercise.
Why Australia Needs to Reconcile With Its Role in the Vietnam War
By Sayeed Ahmed
With reconciliation, Australia will be in a much stronger position to achieve its stated foreign policy objectives.