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Indonesia is key to Australia’s regional vision
Commentary
Indonesia is key to Australia’s regional vision
Indonesia will never join Australia in trying to balance China. But we cannot succeed without paying heed to the broader strategic value of our huge northern neighbour. Originally…
Diplomacy must lead Australia's efforts in the Pacific, and adequate funding is crucial
Commentary
Diplomacy must lead Australia's efforts in the Pacific, and adequate funding is crucial
A commentary first published in The Canberra Times on 17 May 2023. 
Cancel the no-show overreaction to a potent foreign policy president
Commentary
Cancel the no-show overreaction to a potent foreign policy president
So, Washington has missed an opportunity this week. But Joe Biden’s cancellation is not a symptom of post-imperial US decline. First published in the Australian Financial Review.
Chinese-Australian shouldn’t be limited to tick-box of citizenship
Commentary
Chinese-Australian shouldn’t be limited to tick-box of citizenship
A commentary first published in the The Australian on 9 May 2023.
Ministries, parties and PNG politics
Commentary
Ministries, parties and PNG politics
Published at the Development Policy Centre blog
Statecraftiness: Loan Rangers
Commentary
Statecraftiness: Loan Rangers
In episode six of the Statecraftiness podcast from the University of Adelaide, Gordon Peake speaks with Maholopa Laveil, FDC Pacific Fellow at the Lowy Institute. 
Porgera deal to set benchmark for other resource projects
Commentary
Porgera deal to set benchmark for other resource projects
Originally published by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
How does Australia square AUKUS with Taiwan?
Commentary
How does Australia square AUKUS with Taiwan?
Will the nuclear submarine deal with Washington drag Australia into a conflict with China? Not if Canberra uses its diplomatic powers well. Originally published in the Australian…