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Australia

Australia’s Israel Embassy Decision and the Convergence of Conservative Identity
By Grant Wyeth
Australia’s foreign policy may be moving into a phase where it is no longer mostly above partisan politics.

Australia’s Liberal Party in Disarray
By Grant Wyeth
Does the party have the ability to purge its reactionary elements and realign itself as a responsible governing entity?

Alan's Boat From China: Episode 4
By Ian Lang
China’s excited shipyard executives join Alan to dive the Barrier Reef from the boat they’ve built together

Alan's Boat From China: Episode 3
By Ian Lang
It’s a (literal) struggle to stay afloat as tensions crank up on board the Passions 3.

New Caledonia: Moving Beyond the Independence Debate
By Sebastien Goulard
On November 4, New Caledonia said “yes” to France, but the island needs to take a long-term view of its regional engagement.

Non-Aligned Amid Great Power Rivalry? The Case of Papua New Guinea
By Patrick Kaiku
A joint base with Australia may tip PNG away from its critical non-aligned balance in the Pacific.

In Bhutan, a Win for Australia's International Education Strategy
By Grant Wyeth
Bhutan’s incoming prime minister and foreign minister both hold degrees from Australian universities.

Why is Australia Trying to Push Migrants Away from Sydney and Melbourne?
By Grant Wyeth
Canberra simply doesn’t understand the power and pull of urban spaces in the modern economy.

Australia and Papua New Guinea Close in on Manus Island Base Deal
By Grant Wyeth
What would a permanent Australian naval presence at Lombrum on Manus Island mean for the Pacific?

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.