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Australia
Australia’s Korea Policy Needs a Reset
By Tom Corben
Canberra’s reactive approach to the Korean Peninsula is antithetical to its interests and middle power aspirations.
The Qantas Quandary: Is Taiwan in China?
By Grant Wyeth
Recently Australia’s Qantas airlines changed the language it uses to refer to Taiwan at Beijing’s request.
Why Was Jack Johnson a Hero to Australian Chinese in the Early 20th Century?
By Renzhe Zhang
Jack Johnson's 1908 victory -- taking the heavyweight championship in a Sydney bout -- excited Australian Chinese.
Australia’s Unapologetic Dismissal of Latin America
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
Canberra is simply not looking east. How wise may this bet prove?
The Quad, Vietnam, and the Role of Democratic Values
By Tom Corben
What is the ‘Democratic Security Diamond’ without concern for its normative basis?
Australia and the Rules of Attraction
By Grant Wyeth
A matter of taxes and politics: Can Australia remain attractive and powerful in the Indo-Pacific?
What Makes America the Most Powerful State in Asia?
By Catherine Putz
In the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index, Washington remains on top. But China isn't far behind.
Australia Courts France in the Indo-Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Australia this week, the second French leader to do so.
Viewing the Inter-Korea Summit from Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Given Australia's economic interests in Northeast Asia, how does Canberra view the Inter-Korea summit?
Australia Tests Cooperative Engagement Capability on Air Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s new guided-missile destroyers successfully tested a new wide-area air defense system this month.
The Future Frigate: An Opportunity to Not Miss a Trick
By Duncan MacRae
Now is the time to sacrifice a few sacred cows in service of the greater good.
For Balance, Australia Aims to Draw the UK Back into the Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
The United Kingdom has an extensive Pacific legacy, but there’s room and demand for increased engagement and aid.