Analysis

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03 Oct 2017
Support for protectionist trade policies flares up periodically, usually during sustained periods of slow economic and income growth. Now is
19 Sep 2017
Until now, space has been a step too far for the Australian government, but next week's gathering of international space
03 Oct 2017
With Australia in prime position to be elected to a seat on the UN Human Rights Council, it can no
19 Sep 2017
As China continues to surge towards the peak of the international system, Australia’s policy strategy requires consistency and strength to
03 Oct 2017
While Australia and Indonesia are close geographically, they have only weak investment and trade links. The choice is simple: work together
19 Sep 2017
China’s new multilateral bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, was established to counter the US pivot to Asia. Its success
03 Oct 2017
Despite Australia's wish to provide strong leadership in its immediate region, it may soon find that its level of interest
19 Sep 2017
Progress has been slow but steady in the fight for indigenous rights around the world, but the remaining barriers to
28 Sep 2017
Australia is stepping up its engagement with the Pacific through a focus on reinvigorated economic partnerships, enhanced security and stronger
28 Sep 2017
In the wake of Angela Merkel’s weakened leadership in Germany, and as Brexit talks stall again, French President Emmanuel Macron
28 Sep 2017
Despite the wars of words over Iran and North Korea, the US and the world still needs the UN’s nuclear
13 Sep 2017
Earlier this month, the long-running and often bitter dispute between Timor-Leste and Australia over maritime boundaries and resources in the