Australia’s Defence Policy Needs Help
Australia’s new government must make tough decisions in defence policy. Australia’s broad national interests and the challenging strategic environment in Indo-Pacific Asia make it essential to...
View ArticleIt Gets Tough For People Smugglers
People smugglers find business tougher as the Australian government’s crackdown begins to have an impact. Read Here – The DiplomatFiled under: Australia Tagged: Australia, boatpeople, Crime, criminals,...
View ArticleMalcolm Turnbull’s Business Background Could Boost Confidence, Economy
The Australian economy could get a shot in the arm from the change in prime minister even before Malcolm Turnbull talks policy. Industry bodies have welcomed the arrival of a PM with a track record in...
View ArticleWhat Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper Misses On China
The Foreign Policy White Paper paints a picture of an uncertain world and troubling times. With this understanding as its foundation, the White Paper outlines what approaches Australia should take to...
View ArticleAustralia Eyes Rare Earth Deposits Amid Fears Over China Supplies
Australia will step up production of rare earths and other militarily sensitive “tech metals”, the country’s defense minister said, as doubts grow over the reliability of Chinese supplies. Linda...
View ArticleAustralia’s Links With China Must Change, But Decoupling Is Not An Option
The fundamental reality about the economic relationship between China and Australia is that the two nations are deeply important to each other, and so despite the veiled threats from the Chinese...
View ArticleThorny Australia Response To China’s Olive Branch
Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced Canberra was canceling two agreements by Victoria, the country’s second most populous state, to participate in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. She said they...
View ArticleThe China Narrative In Australia’s Elections
How best to manage ties with China ought to be a central election issue, but the campaign narratives are focused on posturing rather than policy. Read More Here
View ArticleAustralia Election: Labor Party Leader Albanese Claims Victory
Labor party leader claims victory in the national election after PM Scott Morrison concedes defeat, ending nearly a decade of conservative government. Read More Here
View ArticleBelt And Road Buddhism In Sri Lanka?
China is using Buddhist narratives to promote its soft power in Sri Lanka – and bolster its image as a harmonious regional power. Read More Here
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