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Tony Abbott

The Release of the ‘Bali Five’ Was a Masterclass in Foreign Diplomacy and Cooperation

The Release of the ‘Bali Five’ Was a Masterclass in Foreign Diplomacy and Cooperation

By Aisyah Llewellyn
In negotiating the return of the Australian drug convicts, Jakarta and Canberra have displayed tact and sensitivity.

‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations

‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations

By Daisuke Akimoto
The Australia-Japan “special strategic partnership” was once again on display during former Prime Minister Abe’s funeral.
Moving Toward Sustainable Australia-Taiwan Ties

Moving Toward Sustainable Australia-Taiwan Ties

By Sana Hashmi and Alan Yang
Australia is now moving away from the narrative that inching closer to Taiwan will anger China.

Tony Abbott in Taiwan: An Imperfect Messenger 

Tony Abbott in Taiwan: An Imperfect Messenger 

By Grant Wyeth
Abbott’s visit may have been counterproductive both for Taiwan itself and for Taiwan’s support in Australia.

What Happened to Australia’s Liberal Party?

What Happened to Australia’s Liberal Party?

By Grant Wyeth
The party’s internal meltdown is rooted in the tensions inherent to its liberal and conservative roots.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

A Schism Among Australian Conservatives

A Schism Among Australian Conservatives

By Grant Wyeth
Cory Bernardi's defection from the Liberal Party is a significant moment in Australian politics.

A New Year Brings New Turmoil for Australia’s Turnbull Government

A New Year Brings New Turmoil for Australia’s Turnbull Government

By Edward Cavanough
It has been a particularly inept start to the year for the struggling prime minister.
The Submarine Deal and Australia’s Ties With France

The Submarine Deal and Australia’s Ties With France

By Helen Clark
Canberra’s recent decision to buy its subs from France highlights the scope for strategic cooperation.

Australia's Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK

Australia's Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's defense editors discuss Australia's recent Collins-class replacement decision.

Vive La France: DCNS to Build Aussie Submarines

Vive La France: DCNS to Build Aussie Submarines

By Helen Clark
A long process finally comes to an end.

Is Australia the Key to US Containment of China?

Is Australia the Key to US Containment of China?

By Robert O. Freedman
Domestic factors may lead Australia to take a more active role in challenging Chinese assertiveness.

Australia and the Brussels Attack

By Edward Cavanough
In the wake of Brussels, Australians should take solace in the rejection of the politics of fear and division.

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