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Tony Abbott
Death Sentences & Diplomacy: Australia’s Strained Indonesia Ties
By Elliot Brennan
Incompatible attitudes towards recreational drugs complicates Australian diplomacy in the region.
Julie Bishop Visits Afghanistan, UAE
By Helen Clark
While Australia's PM was embroiled in controversy, his foreign minister was visiting Afghanistan.
Good Knight, Mr. Abbott?
By Helen Clark
In another misstep, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott knights Prince Philip.
Australian Pair Facing Execution in Indonesia
By Helen Clark
What implications would the executions have for relations between the two neighbors?
In Iraq, Australian PM Doubles Down on Fight Against Islamic State
By Mina Pollmann
In Baghdad, Tony Abbott continued to show strong support for U.S.-led efforts to defeat Islamic State.
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.
New Year’s Predictions for Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick with five predictions for Southeast Asia in 2015.
Australia Needs a Foreign Policy Vision
By Elliot Brennan
The Abbott government must break Australia’s “provincial reflex” in foreign policy.
Australia's Unfolding Hostage Crisis
By Helen Clark
Central Sydney has been in the grip of a hostage crisis today.
One-Term Tony? Australia’s Prime Minister Hoping for Reset.
By Helen Clark
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott finds himself on the back foot after a dreadful week.
Australia’s ABC: Goodnight and Good Luck?
By Helen Clark
Australia’s national broadcaster faces sweeping cuts under a PM who has done little to disguise his distaste for it.
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.