Diplomacy
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Environment
Book extract
When Australia’s first Environment Ambassador helped save Antarctica from mining
Australia has had a special Ambassador for the Environment since 1989, and without that first appointment, Antarctica might’ve been open to commercial mining
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Politics & Society
China welcomed Albanese but remains wary of Australia-US relations
The Australian PM’s visit to China was welcomed, but Chinese media remains wary about Australian-US international relations, say University of Melbourne experts
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Politics & Society
Real partnership with Solomon Islands must be based on truth
Acknowledging Australia’s colonial history is essential to build a stronger relationship with Solomon Islands
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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
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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
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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
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Politics & Society
Why Russia isn’t about to invade Ukraine soon
Russia is unlikely to invade Ukraine because it’s already succeeding – keeping Ukraine unstable and forcing the US to take seriously its security concerns.
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Politics & Society
Book extract
The impact of China on the Australia-US alliance
A deep understanding of Sino-Australian relations isn’t possible without appreciating the triangular dynamics between Australia, China and the US
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Politics & Society
Will Muslim-Majority States recognise the Afghan Taliban’s ‘Islamic’ regime?
By Islamic standards, the Taliban regime is unusually narrow and destabilising. Security-conscious Muslim-majority states should pause before deciding to recognise it
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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