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Kevin Rudd
February 01, 2013
Australia's Security Challenge
A recent report only underscores why Australia has long been a tough place to understand when it comes to security.
March 03, 2012
Gillard Looks Ahead with Reshuffle
Fresh from fending off a leadership challenge, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reshuffled her cabinet. Is it enough to lift Labor’s sagging fortunes?
February 27, 2012
Politics Gets Personal in Australia
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard may have fended off a leadership challenge from former premier Kevin Rudd. But its done Labor no favors at all in the eyes of the electorate.
January 05, 2012
Australia’s Third Way Nonsense
Australia doesn’t have to choose between China and the U.S., Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop tells The Diplomat. And nor is conflict with China inevitable.
December 06, 2011
An Anti-China Axis?
Talk of U.S.-India-Australia axis is undoubtedly prompted by China. But is there any substance behind it?
May 17, 2011
Indonesia Watch
Australia and Thailand are in talks over asylum seeker arrangements. It could be part of a drive toward a regional system.
June 02, 2010
Rudd Pacific Plan Lost at Sea?
The Australian prime minister’s vision of a Pacific community has been given a chilly Asian reception. Is it just bad timing?