1. Australia’s Third Way Nonsense

    Australia doesn’t have to choose between China and the U.S., Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop tells The Diplomat. And nor is conflict with China inevitable.

  2. To Tax, Or Not to Carbon Tax?

    As the Durban conference on climate change continues, does the debate over a carbon tax in Australia offer any useful lessons for gathered delegates?

  3. A Cold and Clever U.S. Base Move

    With its military dominance being hollowed out by China, the agreement over access to Australian bases makes sense to the U.S. But what about Canberra?

  4. Why Australia Needs Nuclear Subs

    Australia’s government is considering developing the country’s own submarine fleet. It would be better off buying American.

  5. Australia’s China Dance

    China is now Australia’s largest trading partner. Will Canberra shun its traditional allies in favour of Beijing as a strategic partner?

  6. Asia-Pacific’s Annus Horribilis

    Massive flooding, a cyclone, catastrophic earthquakes and a nuclear crisis—there are plenty of lessons for Asia-Pacific leaders to learn.

  7. US Navy’s Indian Ocean Folly?

    Maritime strategy seems increasingly focused on the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. It risks leaving the Navy vulnerable in the Pacific.