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Australia

Beyond Words: Revamping Australia's Indonesia Policy
Why both nations must move past words like “strategic partnership” and embrace each other.

Australia Feels the Sting of China Slowdown
Regulators and entrepreneurs ‘Down Under’ are bracing for a resource bust.

Japan-Australia Ties Key to Regional Stability
With the strategic landscape of the Asia-Pacific changing, Australia and Japan look to deepen their relationship.

Hard Times Ahead For Australia?
After 21 straight years of economic expansion, are the good times over for the so-called “lucky country”?

Engineering a Great Power Peace
Hugh White’s ‘Concert of Asia’ might best preserve peace in Asia. Short of that, smaller preventive measures should be explored.

The World's Gaze Turns to the South Pacific
With the world’s great powers calling, factionalism is increasingly present among island nations of the Pacific. It could be trouble.

China's South Pacific Diplomacy
For nations like Australia, China’s growing sway in the South Pacific is cause for concern.

Does Australian Media Have It In for Football?
Some claim the country’s mainstream outlets are unfair in their coverage of the sport.

Military Exercises: Policy by Other Means
Indonesia’s presence at a recent aerial war game is a welcome change. Still, Australia must do more to be inclusive.

The China Choice: A Bold Vision for U.S.-China Relations
Instead of maintaining a dangerous status-quo, Washington should attempt a new approach to avoid a possible deadly strategic rivalry.

Why a U.S.-China 'Grand Bargain' in Asia Would Fail
A new book argues for a ‘concert of powers’ to enhance stability while conceding to Beijing a ‘sphere of influence’. It would be a mistake.

America's Pivot Tripped Up Down Under?
Canberra has a delicate balancing act to play when considering future American plans in the Pacific.