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The economic case for building nuclear subs offshore not in Adelaide
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The economic case for building nuclear subs offshore not in Adelaide
There is no point in strengthening our defence industry if we weaken the overall economy by doing so inefficiently. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
By Stephen Grenville
Are Australia’s neighbours ready for AUKUS?
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Are Australia’s neighbours ready for AUKUS?
The AUKUS fallout has not prevented positive momentum in Australia’s relations with South-East Asia, yet regional concerns still lurk below the surface, and Canberra needs to…
By Susannah Patton
Balance of power in Asia now shifting away from China
Commentary
Balance of power in Asia now shifting away from China
Originally published in The Australian.
By Alan Dupont
PNG looks to enhance its foreign investment regime
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PNG looks to enhance its foreign investment regime
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
By Maholopa Laveil
Australia must come to the South-East Asia investment table
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Australia must come to the South-East Asia investment table
Australia has chided the US for its security-first view of South-East Asia. But this country suffers from the same syndrome of under doing investment relationships. Originally…
By Richard McGregor
Why Australia needs to own its strategic power
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Why Australia needs to own its strategic power
Australia will need to shape a region likely to be made up of a messy patchwork of coalitions, rather than a grand concert of powers. First published in the Australian…
By Hervé Lemahieu, Susannah Patton
Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
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Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
By Maholopa Laveil
As US-China rivalry heats up, can Australia defuse the risk of superpower conflict?
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As US-China rivalry heats up, can Australia defuse the risk of superpower conflict?
Albanese will need to explain how Australia’s investment in more lethal defence capabilities will make the Indo-Pacific safer – and ensure conflict never occurs. Originally…
By Susannah Patton
China’s reopening, America’s challenge
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China’s reopening, America’s challenge
China is likely to emerge from its Covid-19 isolation a more potent competitor for influence in Asia. First published in The Straits Times.
By Susannah Patton