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Tony Abbott
October 05, 2022
‘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.
November 04, 2021
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.
October 14, 2021
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.
August 29, 2018
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.
February 11, 2017
A Schism Among Australian Conservatives
By Grant Wyeth
Cory Bernardi's defection from the Liberal Party is a significant moment in Australian politics.
January 13, 2017
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.
May 04, 2016
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.
April 30, 2016
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.
April 26, 2016
Vive La France: DCNS to Build Aussie Submarines
By Helen Clark
A long process finally comes to an end.
April 12, 2016
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.
March 25, 2016
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.
December 04, 2015
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
By Gemima Harvey
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.
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