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Australia
The Geopolitics of Australia
“Australia is an island, a continent and a nation” lying at intersect of North America and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The Diplomacy of Fleet Reviews
The Naval Diplomat delivers remarks at the International Fleet Review 2013, in Sydney, Australia.
China’s Internet Censors Outnumber PLA Troops
Plus, President Xi warns Taiwan that a political settlement cannot be put off forever. Monday China links.
Strategic Triangle: A Japan-Australia-India Coalition at Sea?
Mutual interests and threats make a triangular maritime coalition sensible. But will it be enough?
US Forced to Drop 4 Unexploded Bombs on Great Barrier Reef
This week US Marine jets were forced to drop four 500-pound bombs on the world’s largest coral reef in Australia.
The Mining Boom Is Dead: Long Live King Gas
With the mining boom declared over, Australia turns to LNG. But is the local industry competitive enough?
Australia, World’s Happiest Country for Third Consecutive Year
The OECD has ranked Australia the world’s happiest country, yet again.
Australia’s Changing Neighborhood
The fragile nation states of the South West Pacific have geostrategic significance, and not just for Australia.
China in the Pacific Islands: Competition Not Dominance
China’s presence in the region is growing, but it’s not threatening traditional Island partners.
Australia Needs Strategic Rethink on Submarines
The new White Paper got it wrong. Australia’s best undersea option remains the U.S. Virginia Class nuclear submarine.
Budgets: New Zealand 1, Australia 0?
New Zealand is doing better than its traditional trans-Tasman rival at getting its budget in order. But Australia’s post GFC performance is still impressive.
The Language of Australia’s New Defense White Paper: In Tune With U.S.?
“Canberra and Washington singing the same strategic tune can only be welcomed, in language and in policy.”