The Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment in conversation with Richard Iron CMG OBE.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: AUKMIN 2022, more support for Tonga, Morrison’s World Economic Forum address, and more.

International border closures have had a significant impact on Australia’s Pacific labour schemes. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted a number of problems associated with these schemes.

Australia will inevitably be affected by the future political direction of the US. The Australian government must exercise caution and focus on pursuing more independent international policies.

Foreign Affairs Institute Sets Up Shop in Adelaide 24 January 2022: The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), one of the nation’s oldest […]

This week in Australian foreign affairs: support for Tonga, AUKMIN 2022, Novak Djokovic, changes to visas, and more.

As parts of their Special Strategic Partnership, Australia and Japan have formally signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement. This will enable even closer cooperation between their respective military forces, including training, base access, and logistics.

President Biden’s speech to Atlanta last week saw a renewed focus on protecting the “heart and soul” of American democracy – voting rights. What does this strategy reveal about Biden’s plans for 2022?

Djokovic’s case is another episode in Australia’s obsession with the border crisis. It raises important questions about who manufactures this “crisis” language, and for what purposes.

This past month in Australian foreign affairs: Australia-Japan Leaders’ Meeting, Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement signed, diplomatic announcements, and more.

Australian strategic studies cannot keep up with current rates of geo-strategic change. Focussing on different analysis methodologies — such as forward-looking, disruptive innovation — could be the solution.