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Australia
Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.
Australia's Ambivalence Toward Muslims
By Greg Austin
Where does the Muslim community fit in Australia's self-images of war and peace?
Australia’s FTA Balancing Act
By Clint Richards
New Chinese and Indian agreements highlight Canberra’s evolving Indo-Pacific trade strategy.
Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank
By Zachary Keck
On Friday, China will officially launch its new regional infrastructure bank. Many notable nations will be absent.
Strengthening Australian-Vietnam Ties… In Cyberspace
By Jessica Woodall
Cybersecurity can help Australia take its existing engagement with Vietnam to the next level.
US-Australia-China Hold First Ever Military Drill, But So What?
By Zachary Keck
The first ever U.S.-China-Australia military drill illustrates the extent of their distrust -- and nothing more.
Is Asia the New Silicon Valley?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, al-Qaeda in Myanmar and why are Japanese citizens still buying CDs? General interest links.
Australia May Help US Bomb Syria
By Zachary Keck
U.S. officials believe that Australia and Great Britain will participate in airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
Congress Wants Taiwan at RIMPAC
By Zachary Keck
Plus, ASEAN is building a domestic arms industry. Defense and security links.
New EU Free Trade Talks Good for Abenomics
By Clint Richards
The EU’s agreement to a new round of FTA talks could give Abe’s economic reform additional momentum.
Australia Mulls Military Action in Iraq
By Zachary Keck
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says he will not rule out using military force in Iraq if the situation worsens.
Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis?
By Zachary Keck
It’s no coincidence that the Asian nations with Aegis combat systems are also the ones buying the F-35.