Australian Outlook Blog Posts

10 Feb 2025
The Albanese Government’s stabilisation approach has successfully reset Australia-China relations, demonstrating that economic engagement and strategic caution can coexist. By
10 Feb 2025
We’ve become so fixated on the narrative of escalating rivalry—with the US on one side and China and Russia on
07 Feb 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marles visits new US Defense Secretary Hegseth in Washington D.C.; Wong announces new sanctions
07 Feb 2025
By examining other territorial name disputes worldwide, we know that renaming the Gulf of Mexico could potentially promote division, identity
06 Feb 2025
Donald Trump seems to be turning tariffs, which can serve as a legitimate tool to achieve the goals of fair
06 Feb 2025
Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canada signal a dramatic rupture in the decades-long economic and strategic partnership between the two
05 Feb 2025
Trump’s second term will see renewed pressure on Mexico over immigration, trade, and security, but Mexico's growing economic and strategic
04 Feb 2025
Japan has experienced three major earthquakes in the past 100 years. In an era of frequent natural disasters, Japan’s unique
04 Feb 2025
Ukraine’s e-governance platform, “Diia,” has proven essential during the war, showcasing the power of digital innovation and resilience. Australia can
04 Feb 2025
The unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict, compounded by shifting regional dynamics and US-Israeli policies, demands a reassessment of leadership and strategy. With
03 Feb 2025
The two-state solution is no longer viable, and Australia must rethink its approach to Israel-Palestine in line with its evolving
03 Feb 2025
Those suffering from acronym fatigue will scarcely welcome any new minilateral grouping in the Indo-Pacific. Yet an Australia-Japan-Korea trilateral shows