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Australia

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.

Indo-Pacific 'Nexus': Why Southeast Asia and ASEAN Matter to Australia
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What does Australia see in the ten member states of ASEAN?

Rohingya Crisis Demands Australian Leadership on Human Rights
By Sean Bain
Canberra is duty-bound to speak up on human rights, and must review its defense assistance to states that flout international law.

Who Cares If Duterte Skips the ASEAN-Australia Summit?
By Mark Manantan
Duterte’s absence is significant and has broad implications for ASEAN and the region.