Australian Foreign Affairs
Politics & Society
Opinion
As America steps back from global health, Australia should step forward
The dismantling of US foreign aid has left a gap in the world's defences against disease. It is fixable, but only if countries like Australia act now
Politics & Society
Opinion
One word is missing from this Australian election. It’s Asia.
Any new Australian government must navigate the confronting reality of a 'post-America Asia' as part of its foreign policy, but that’s not being talked about in this election campaign
Politics & Society
Is the UN’s Pact for the Future a breakdown or a breakthrough?
The 56 recommendations in the United Nations’ Pact for the Future come amid warnings that “the world is at an inflection point in history”
Arts & Culture
Analysis
Australia needs to be ‘more than an advisor’ in the Pacific
As the Australian Prime Minister attends the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga, Australia can’t take its involvement in the Pacific for granted
Politics & Society
The UK’s Indo-Pacific ‘tilt’ is good for Australia and India ties
The UK’s increasing interest in the Indo-Pacific adds another trusted partner to help respond to shared regional security challenges
Politics & Society
A shared vision for Australia’s security
Can Australia’s Defence Strategic Review build a narrative about our country’s security and defence that the public will get behind?
Politics & Society
Leadership in a changing world
In an extract of a speech looking back at Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser’s leadership, Australia’s former ambassador to China says Australia’s foreign policy needs strong leaders
Politics & Society
Australia and India partnering up within the Quad
Australia and India are increasingly aligned within the Quad grouping, and their bilateral agreements were a key feature on the sidelines of the Melbourne meeting
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
Public sentiment in China cools towards Australia
The latest annual poll of Chinese attitudes towards Australia shows deteriorating bilateral relations are being reflected in the general public