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Australia
Violence Against Women Is a Wicked, and Urgent, Problem for Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Were Islamist extremists or white supremacists murdering someone every four days – the rate at which Australian women are being killed so far in 2024 – it would be deemed a national emergency.
Strengthening Australia’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean
By Grant Wyeth
Australia must work a little harder to fully integrate itself as a member of the Indian Ocean community.
How Conservative Media Fuels Australia’s Nuclear Power Debate
By Phil McManus
Debates over nuclear power in Australia continue to be stoked not by industry or voters, but by the media.
China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve
By Zen Soo and Keiran Smith
China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.
Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?
By Grant Wyeth
Good design is a decentralized mechanism for international engagement. It is a soft power tool that can produce expanding effects.
A Serious Question: Can Australia Trust the United States?
By Grant Wyeth
Asking the question isn’t a sign of betrayal. It's indicative of an emotionally mature country that thinks seriously about its strategic circumstances.
The Climate Crisis Is Crushing Australian Festivals
By Ben Green and Catherine Strong
Following a devastating week of extreme weather forcing the cancellation of Pitch, Australia's decimated live entertainment scene recalibrates.
Australia’s Bid to Navigate Troubled Waters in Red Sea
By Ferry Jie
Attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have jeopardized Australia's already-vulnerable dependency on maritime time. Finding new ways forward will be vital.
Fear and Loathing Rule Australia’s ‘Angry’ Media Landscape
By Victoria Fielding
As we muddle through the complexities of the 21st century, progress appears to be stifled by a media keen on angering its audience, rather than informing them.
Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament
By Grant Wyeth
Central to Marcos’ speech – and to growing Australia-Philippines ties – are concerns about China’s behavior in the South China Sea.
It’s Time for Australia to Take a ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Foreign Policy
By Grant Wyeth
“Whole-of-nation” language carries a sense of urgency that the country’s economy, society, and public institutions must become more alert to their role in the international sphere.
Finding Australia in K-Pop
By Grant Wyeth
Soft power circulates, with South Korea’s K-Pop influencing Australia at the same time Australia's self-image as an Asian country continues to evolve.