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Are We Asian yet?: History vs Geography - Australian Foreign Affairs Issue 5 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
The latest issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines Australia?s struggle to define its place in Asia as it balances its historic ties to the West with its geography. Are We Asian Yet? explores Australia?s changing population, outlook and identity as it adjusts to the Asian Century. David Walker- 'Gr ...Show more
Australia and Indonesia: Can We Be Friends?: Australian Foreign Affairs - Issue 3 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays | Series: Yellow Journal
Australia and Indonesia examines the turbulent relationship between these two neighbours and the missteps and missed opportunities on both sides that have prevented the forging of a genuine friendship. It examines Indonesia's rise, its sharp religious and political divisions, and the opportunities and c ...Show more
The Bad Guys: Australian Foreign Affairs 22 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
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Australian Foreign Affairs: Friends, Allies and Enemies; Asia's Shifting Loyalties; Aust by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
The tenth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the new alliances, blocs and rivalries that are emerging across the Asia-Pacific as countries adjust to the changing balance of power in a changed world. Friends, Allies and Enemies looks at Australia’s diplomatic options as loyalties shift in an in ...Show more
Can We Trust America: Australian Foreign Affairs Issue 8 Australian Foreign Affairs 8 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
The eighth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the changing status of the United States as its dominance in the Asia-Pacific faces challenge from China and its "America First" foreign policy marks a shift away from global engagement. Can We Trust America? looks at the uncertainties for Austral ...Show more
Defending Australia: Australian Foreign Affairs Issue 4 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Politics
The fourth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the challenge of defending Australia at a time of regional uncertainty and fast-changing military technology. It explores the nation's main vulnerabilities and the capabilities needed to secure against them, including the consequences of a nuclear ...Show more
Girt by China: Power Play in the Pacific: Australian Foreign Affairs 17 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
What challenges does Australia face as the world's great powers battle for a foothold in the Pacific?The latest issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the growing rivalry and increasing tension in the Pacific as it becomes a stage for a great-power contest to gain influence and a strategic positio ...Show more
Our Sphere of Influence: Rivalry in the Pacific - Australian Foreign Affairs Issue 6 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
The latest issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines Australia's struggle to retain influence among its Pacific island neighbours as foreign powers play a greater role and as small nations brace for the impacts of climate change. Australia's Sphere of Influence explores the security challenges facin ...Show more
Our Unstable Neighbourhood: The Contest for South-East Asia: Australian Foreign Affairs 15 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
As the great powers clash in South-East Asia, how will Australia secure its interests in the region?The latest issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the challenges confronting South-East Asia as it finds itself at the epicentre of the rivalry between the United States and China.Our Unstable Neigh ...Show more
Spy vs Spy: The New Age of Espionage: Australian Foreign Affairs 9 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays | Series: AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The ninth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs explores the rapidly evolving espionage threat facing Australia as changes in technology enable malign actors to target individuals, officials, businesses and infrastructure.Spy vs Spy examines how Australian agencies can defend against this attempt to not o ...Show more
The Big Picture: Towards an Independent Foreign Policy: Australian Foreign Affairs: Issue 1 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
'We need to determine a foreign policy of our own - one that looks after Australia's interest in the new order; an order which will have China as its centre of gravity.' - PAUL KEATING Australia's top thinkers on foreign affairs address the most significant foreign affairs dynamics affecting Australia ...Show more
The Jakarta Option: Could Indonesia ever be an ally?; Australian Foreign Affairs 21 by Jonathan Pearlman
Category: Essays
Jonathan Pearlman is the editor of Australian Foreign Affairs and is a correspondent for the Telegraph (UK) and the Straits Times (Singapore). He previously worked at the Sydney Morning Herald, covering foreign affairs and politics from Canberra and Sydney. He has worked as a correspondent in the Middle ...Show more