The recent failure of Australia to be consulted, let alone to have any influence, on the Solomon Islands security agreement with China...

Despite the creation of a 10+1 China - Pacific Islands Economic Development and Cooperation forum, there is no regional Pacific islands...

The geopolitical posturing behind AUKUS is unremarkable for Australia but it needs a grand strategy for peace and prosperity

Australia has chosen a side, tying its future security to deeper integration into the US contest with China and furthering its separation...

Just like Whitlam's visit 50 years ago, Australia needs a circuit-breaker in its deteriorating relationship with its major economic...

Robust, zero-trust, supplier-blind cybersecurity would benefit from some global rules

The Australia China relationship prospered while it required no real strategy apart from making hay. Both countries benefited enormously...

Growing up in a multicultural place like Australia, I was lucky to have the best of many worlds. We had Chinese food, Greek cafes and my...

Originally published by In Focus, September 2020 and, if you don't have time to read the whole piece, an abbreviated version was...

A case of mistaken identity, an Australian in Hungary and a Hungarian in Australia

Australia’s engagement with the Pacific must step-up from donor-recipient relationships to whole-of-government, enduring partnerships

We are facing a crisis of international cooperation in this decade of risk. We need to rethink how to solve global challenges

Australia sees the South Pacific through a security lens, China has economic priorities. Might they partner for sustainable development?