This week in Australian foreign affairs: temporary closure of the Australian Embassy in Afghanistan, DFAT’s new Indigenous Diplomacy Agenda, Dr Yang Hengjun to face trial in China, and more.

Postures have been turning internationally on arms sales to states involved in Yemen’s conflict. One must question the role and effect of Australia’s defence exports on the crisis.

Australia’s  neighbours are struggling with serious COVID-19 outbreaks. Australia needs to take seriously its obligations as a good neighbour in helping to secure COVID-19 vaccines for the region.

The Indian diaspora is the fastest-growing in Australia.  The Australian government's recent discriminatory response to towards citizens attempting to return to Australia has presented challenges to Australia-India relations.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Fifield on Israel, the end of Adamson’s term as DFAT Secretary, flights from India resuming, and more.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Payne on Israel, the first India-France-Australia Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue, Payne’s visit to Afghanistan, the 2021-22 Budget, and more.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: civil penalties for entering Australia from India, Payne’s trips to Europe and the United States, diplomatic appointments, and more.

Australia has provided considerable assistance to India during these difficult times, which is highly welcome. Indeed, there appears to be an upsurge of goodwill towards Australia in India.

Africa is a powerful region for future strategic policy. Australia does not demonstrate the interest in African states it should.

The Australian federal government recently resolved to scrap the Victorian state government’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).  The timing of this decision needs to be contemplated as ongoing developments may trouble bilateral relations between Australia and China.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: the suspension of passenger flights from India, Morrison at Biden’s Leaders’ Summit on Climate, Payne on the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting, and more.