June 2022
- Opinion
- Foreign relations
Australia is at a turning point in foreign policy
The Lowy poll shows Australians are profoundly worried about challenges to the global order. But are they really concerned about the right issues?
January 2022
- Opinion
- Putin's Russia
It’s about much more than Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s pressure on Ukraine is a test of the West in the broadest possible sense. Australia must draw lessons from it, too.
November 2021
- Opinion
- China relations
It’s not just subs: Australians need to fathom our strategic situation
The quick and predictable politicisation of AUKUS shows a gap in public understanding as crucial as the military gap the nuclear submarines are meant to fill.
April 2021
- Opinion
- Antarctica
China’s Antarctic interest signals a new Cold War front
Down on Australia’s forgotten southern flank, Beijing is preparing for the day when the Antarctic treaty system comes to an end.