Melissa Conley Tyler
Honorary Fellow, Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne; Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D)
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Politics & Society
Australia’s shared future with Southeast Asia
Australia’s new government has made Southeast Asia a priority with a focus on the idea of a shared future
Politics & Society
Southeast Asia matters to Australia
Presenting both opportunities and risks, it’s in Australia’s national interest to engage strongly with Southeast Asia or risk a hole in its Indo-Pacific strategy
Politics & Society
What you need to know about the status of Taiwan
Australia’s Prime Minister has been criticised for referring to “one country, two systems” in relation to Taiwan, which isn’t Australia’s policy. Now isn’t the time to send mixed signals
Politics & Society
Australia’s universities need to be free to engage globally
Legislation allowing the Minister for Foreign Affairs to veto universities’ international agreements puts the student, research and societal benefits of international cooperation at risk
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Will the next president restore American leadership in Asia?
Under Donald Trump’s presidency, perceptions of the US in Asia have crashed to their lowest level in decades. Will the upcoming US election reverse this trend?
Politics & Society
Sports can show Australia’s better face
From the AFL’s Indigenous round to taking the knee, sportspeople can help us strive to be our best – and show the better face of Australia to the world
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Diplomacy at a distance
Australia’s diplomats are doing important work during the COVID-19 pandemic in the face of department cuts, as they help to ensure the safety and security of many Australians
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Is Australia doing enough to support the Pacific?
The health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are being felt by our Pacific neighbours, and it’s in Australia interests to help
Politics & Society
The symbolism of the Olympic Games
With indications that it may have to accept the inevitable, why has Japan been adamant that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games should go ahead in the face of COVID-19?