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Grant WyethThe Diplomat |
Both countries are navigating a geopolitical environment far more turbulent than the one that shaped their post-Cold War outlook.
Ultimately, the dilemma facing the Australian government about these women and their children stems from an uncomfortable truth: citizenship is a...
By integrating industrial bases and operational practices, Australia and the U.K. are signalling that their partnership is not a relic of history but...
With the Parseria Foun ba Era Foun declaration, Australia and Timir-Leste hope to build a partnership grounded in equality, shared regional interests,...
In a recent interview, the Chinese ambassador to Australia suggested Beijing may be willing to use economic tools to punish Australia should Canberra...
The Elysée-Oudinot Accord, reached between France and five parliamentary groups from New Caledonia, augments the 2025 Bougival Accord. But a date for...
While the hate crimes legislation may have been the trigger, there is a broader conflict bubbling within conservative politics.
Australia may be far from the direct consequences of a U.S. attack on Greenland, but the disintegration of trust in the U.S. that would be confirmed...
The new policy restricts children under the age of 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms. It also positions Australia as a world...
With the U.S. less reliable, Australia and Japan seek to deepen their friendship and cooperation, especially in the defense realm.
Or does Australia need to recommit to the ideals of liberalism?
An effort needs to be made to comprehend and counteract the political ideas, narratives, and movements that work like acid to erode social trust and...
A recent survey highlighted that less than a third of the Australian population believe that “people in government can be trusted.”
For the last decade and a half, the Liberal Party has been tying itself in knots over energy policy. The world is moving on.
At some point, liberal democracies have to draw a line about what they will and will not tolerate – and find ways to defend their open societies...
The efforts the Australian government has made to build a cooperative and friendly relationship with Indonesia have been significant and important....
Part of Wellington’s foreign policy reset seeks to reinforce ASEAN’s role in anchoring the wider region.
The country’s primary conservative party – the Liberal Party – is struggling to find resonance among the stability-minded Australian population.
In a skillful display of targeted diplomacy, Albanese came to his White House meeting with Trump bearing gifts.
A nation that cannot provide opportunity, well-being and enhanced capabilities for its youth is a nation setting itself up for decline.
Australia has a compelling story to tell as an independent and incredibly successful country. Yet its current flag doesn’t reflect this.
The prime minister laid out Australia’s ambition to be an active player in shaping a global system beyond its current turbulence.
A scheduling issue is one reason, but there are other factors that underscore why the defense treaty has yet to be signed.
Australia needs to think seriously about how to persuade those suspicious of immigration that it is an essential tool to bolster the national...
The Pentagon walked back remarks denying that Marles had had an official meeting with his U.S. counterpart and the U.S. vice president. But the...
Sovereign citizens are unique among dangerous groups in that they are so confident in their beliefs that they openly advertise their activities.
Australia, alongside other nations, are seeking a pressure point to change Israel’s behavior.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization chief said that the agency “is seeing more Australians targeted – more aggressively – than...
There are a number of civil wars taking place within Australia’s conservative bloc, with climate change being the central issue of division.
The Geelong Treaty commits Australia and the U.K. to the next 50 years of defense cooperation under AUKUS Pillar I.
The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point...
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers put it, “We want good things to happen, we’ve got to stop strangling good things from happening.”
A meeting with Trump was cancelled when the U.S. president left the summit early, but that may have been the best outcome for Australia.
The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.
The Liberal Party and the National Party have had a permanent coalition since 1946. Not anymore.
The 2025 election brought an almost wholesale rejection of the Liberal Party in the country’s urban areas. Where does the party go from here?
International students make important contributions to Australia’s economy, soft power, and – though it’s often overlooked – urban development.
Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and...
Pacific Island countries are starting to explore opportunities with each other to fill labor shortages and offer opportunities.
The biggest current question facing Australia may not be whether it can trust the U.S., but whether it can have the confidence to trust itself.
The real political shift in Australia is the public’s increasing attraction to independent candidates.
A new report outlines the importance of strengthening civics education in Australia.
Australia’s responsibility lies in being a prominent champion of international humanitarian law in concert with other like-minded partners.
The male backlash to female empowerment is a locally and globally destabilizing force and should be directly addressed.
In a world where the great powers are disinterested in trust and responsibility, there’s a lot now on the table for middle powers like Australia to...
We have entered an era where strongmen leaders exercising brute force provides an irresistible emotional thrill. It’s a spectacle that no furry...
Canberra may hope that if Trump and his team don’t know Australia exists, then the next four years might go a little smoother. But there's a $230...
In the upcoming election, the Australian House of Representatives will be losing a seat – the result of a quirk in the constitution.
Since Christmas there have been three stories that have dominated my information environment. The first is the annual Boxing Day cricket test match...
December was a particularly active month for Australia’s engagement within the Pacific Islands region. There was the announcement of a new...
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