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‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations
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.

Moving Toward Sustainable Australia-Taiwan Ties
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.
Tony Abbott in Taiwan: An Imperfect Messenger 
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.

What Happened to Australia’s Liberal Party?
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.

A Schism Among Australian Conservatives
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.

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

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

Vive La France: DCNS to Build Aussie Submarines
April 26, 2016

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?
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.

Australia and the Brussels Attack
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.
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
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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