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Australia
Yes, a Chinese Company Leased Darwin Port. So What?
By Greg Austin
The furor over Darwin Port exposes Australia’s anti-China impulses.
Australia Faces Tough Choices on Immigration and Terrorism
By Benjamin David Baker
The recent terror attacks in Paris are dividing Canberra’s politicians. How should Australia react to terrorism?
Trouble on Christmas Island
By Catherine Putz
The death of an escaped detainee sparked what the authorities have carefully labeled a "major disturbance" but not a "riot."
Australia's Interests in the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
China’s artificial islands are of minor interest to Canberra.
How the Rest of Asia Reacted to US Navy Patrol Near China's Man-Made Island
By Jake Douglas
We know China wasn't happy. What about everyone else?
How Will Australia Use Its Massive Warships?
By Robert Farley
Australia has some impressive naval hardware. How will it put these ships to work?
Trust Vacuum Leaves Australia Struggling to Govern
By Max Rashbrooke
In international comparison, Australia still shows some of the best policy performances and governance.
Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.
Australia and South Korea to Deepen Defense Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense and foreign ministers of both countries agreed to a new defense and security cooperation blueprint.
Abbott Resigns: Australia Changes Course to Liberalism
By Greg Austin
With the ousting of Tony Abbott humane republicanism replaces conservative monarchism down under.
Saving the Great Barrier Reef
By Luke Hunt
The Diplomat's Luke Hunt speaks with experts about the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
Australia's Medieval Turn
By Greg Austin
Outlaws and propaganda of the faith as tools of strategy. Is a new dark age descending on Australia?