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Features
A Schism Among Australian Conservatives
By
Grant Wyeth
for
The Diplomat
February 11, 2017
Cory Bernardi's defection from the Liberal Party is a significant moment in Australian politics.
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Features
Optimism in Australia's Defense Industry
In Australia, private industry has not played a big role in defense before -- that looks set to change.
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Optimism in Australia's Defense Industry
Magazine
The Pacific Islands Play the Field
New realities are shaping Pacific Island states’ relationships with China, Russia, Australia, and the United States.
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The Pacific Islands Play the Field
Features
Australia Tightens Security as US Begins Vetting Refugee Claims
Immigration chief heads to the United States to ensure a resettlement deal holds under Donald Trump.
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Australia Tightens Security as US Begins Vetting Refugee Claims
Features
Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections
Elections in the two countries could determine their future interactions with ASEAN neighbors.
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Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections
Features
A Pyrrhic Victory in Antarctica?
The new Antarctic marine protected area sets an unfortunate precedent.
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A Pyrrhic Victory in Antarctica?
Features
How the UN Failed West Papua
The UN no longer considers West Papua to be "colonized," leaving activists hard pressed to find solutions.
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How the UN Failed West Papua
Features
Sri Lanka and Australia's Strategic Defense Interests
Based on Australia's Defense White Paper, the two countries can deepen strategic security cooperation.
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Sri Lanka and Australia's Strategic Defense Interests
Features
Guam: Where the US Military Is Revered and Reviled
As the U.S. military plans to nearly double its presence on Guam, indigenous people say "no more."
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Guam: Where the US Military Is Revered and Reviled
Features
Australia’s Election Cliffhanger
The final outcome is uncertain, but either way the result looks likely to be disappointing for PM Malcolm Turnbull.
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Australia’s Election Cliffhanger
Magazine
Marshall Islands: Facing a Sea of Changes
El Niño brought drought and warmer waters to a Micronesian nation already facing a slew of environmental threats.
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Marshall Islands: Facing a Sea of Changes
Features
Much Ado About Malcolm
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is far from the transformational figure he hoped to be.
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Much Ado About Malcolm
Magazine
Australia’s Careful Dance in the South China Sea
Is Canberra ‘toeing the line’ with the United States on East Asia’s maritime disputes?
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Australia’s Careful Dance in the South China Sea
Features
Indonesia-Australia Relations: A Year After the Executions
Despite initial warnings of "consequences," Australia and Indonesia have been quietly improving their ties.
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Indonesia-Australia Relations: A Year After the Executions
Features
America’s Micronesia Problem
The end of the Compact of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia would have serious repercussions.
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America’s Micronesia Problem
Magazine
Oceania: The Key And Turnbull Show
The leaders of Australia and New Zealand are enjoying a political bromance.
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Oceania: The Key And Turnbull Show
Features
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.
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Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
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