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Tony Abbott
Abe’s Oceania Deals Point to China Tensions
By Clint Richards
The scope, pace and intent of recent agreements suggest an intent to circumvent Beijing.
UN Slams Australia on Asylum Seekers
By Jarni Blakkarly
Reports that Australian authorities have handed Tamils back to Sri Lanka spark international criticism.
Australia: The Boats Haven’t Stopped
By Jarni Blakkarly
Australia’s policy of turning back asylum seekers continues to attract controversy.
Australia’s Bid to Delist UN Protected Forest Rejected
By Jarni Blakkarly
UNESCO takes just 7 minutes to dismiss Australia’s bid to open up forest to logging.
When Abbott Met Obama
By Jarni Blakkarly
In a White House meeting, the two leaders agree to expand US-Australia military cooperation.
Australia’s US-China Balancing Act
By Shannon Tiezzi
Australia's ability to walk a geopolitical tightrope was on display during Abbott's visit to DC.
Abbott Seeks Climate Change Alliance
By Jarni Blakkarly
As the US and China unveil major initiatives, Australia’s skeptical prime minister seeks international support.
Abbott in Awkward Spot on Climate Change
By Kevin Placek
Australia increasingly looks out of step with the international community ahead of the upcoming G20 summit.
The National Security Implications of Cutting Australia’s ODA
By William Cuming
The government is underestimating the role overseas development aid plays in security.
Australia: Mending Ties With Indonesia
By Kevin Placek
While Abbott and Yudhoyono take the first steps in repairing frayed relations.
Who Is Clive Palmer?
By Jarni Blakkarly
Considered by many a buffoon, the businessman now holds the balance of power in Australian parliament.
Indonesia’s Ambassador Returns to Canberra
By Jarni Blakkarly
The return is a step towards the normalization of relations following last year’s spy scandal.