The major emphases in the foreign policy of the new federal Labor government are already clear. The ethical assumption is that such policies will protect or improve the position of the Australian community broadly conceived.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese and Kishida meet in Perth and issue renewed Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation and sign a Critical Minerals Partnership, 2022-23 Budget, additional responses towards Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Chipmaking is an American innovation, but its development is the collective effort of countries with competitive and comparative advantages working on a global value chain (GVC). Australia has little direct presence on the GVC, and chipping in to semiconductor manufacturing will not be straightforward.

The Indo-Pacific is the busiest and most contested area in relation to international security, with multiple players, agendas, and interests. Australia’s interests in the region are driven by the recognition that great power politics are increasingly being played out in the maritime space.

In a changing climate, Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are among the states most at risk from rising sea levels, extreme weather events, food […]

Australia views the World Trade Organisation (WTO), particularly its dispute settlement body as being “key” to fostering its trade “interests”. A major result […]

The announcement of AUKUS in 2021 has been met with applause and criticism on its implications for security within the Indo-Pacific region. Amongst […]

As Australia’s new government attempts to reset the country’s troubled relationship with China, James Curran’s new book reminds us that there have always been ups and downs in the relationship. There are many lessons to learn from experience.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese welcomes Sogavare to Canberra, Bali Bombings 20thanniversary commemoration events, Wong travels to Marshall Islands and Nauru, Wong hosts Indian counterpart Jaishankar, and more.

A necessity for coping with these conflict-ridden times is to increase capacity for peacebuilding. For Australia, those best placed to facilitate overseas peacebuilding efforts are its diplomats.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese hosts Sogavare in Canberra, Wong condemns North Korea’s missile launch over Japan, rejection of court ruling against Professsor Sean Turnell, Stephen Smith to be next UK High Commissioner, and more.