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Julie Bishop
Abbott Survives – For Now
By Helen Clark
The Australian prime minister survives a “spill” motion, but may have suffered a fatal blow.
Julie Bishop Visits Afghanistan, UAE
By Helen Clark
While Australia's PM was embroiled in controversy, his foreign minister was visiting Afghanistan.
Australian Pair Facing Execution in Indonesia
By Helen Clark
What implications would the executions have for relations between the two neighbors?
PNG: The World’s Biggest Grower in 2015?
By Elliot Brennan
Forecasts that have Papua New Guinea’s economy surging this year seem to be missing a few problems.
The Australian Government’s Shortsighted View of Foreign Aid
By Michael Sheldrick and Akram Azimi
Another round of cuts suggest Canberra is failing to see the long-term benefits of foreign aid.
Australia Speaks at the UN Security Council
By Helen Clark
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop gives an address on terrorism, as Australia nears the end of its UNSC presidency.
Tony Abbott: The Unlikely Globalist?
By Michael Sheldrick and Akram Azimi
The prime minister’s foreign policy approach has evolved markedly over the past year. But is it meaningful?
China, Australia Seek to Overcome Tensions
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two countries appear eager to cooperate economically, but strategic obstacles continue to persist.
Australia’s Economic Diplomacy
By Kevin Placek
A sensible sounding policy needs the structure to support it.
Russia and Australia: Trading Rhetoric and Sanctions
By Jarni Blakkarly
The two countries have swapped sanctions and barbs since the downing of flight MH17.
Australia to Send Asylum Seekers to Cambodia
By Jarni Blakkarly
A deal expected to be signed this week has already sparked widespread criticism.
Australia Out of Step With Asia on Israel-Palestine
By Jarni Blakkarly
Canberra’s strong and vocal support for Israel has it at odds with many of its neighbors.