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AFA5 - February 2019Are We Asian Yet?
History vs Geography
“One of Australia’s defining characteristics is the belief that the nation is headed for an Asian future. Destiny allows little room for choice.” DAVID WALKER
The fifth 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 examines Australia’s fears, hopes and anxieties about its place and future in Asia.
- Linda Jaivin analyses art, politics and propaganda in the cultural dance between Australia and China.
- George Megalogenis discusses how Australia’s ousting of PMs affects the nation’s reputation in Asia.
- Sarah Teo explores Asian perceptions of Australia and asks whether it can truly be part of the region.
- Sam Roggeveen proposes that Australia should foster a larger Indonesian diaspora.
- Christos Tsiolkas reflects on the complexities of identity politics.
- Santilla Chingaipe interrogates Western reporting on Africa.
- Sam Geall analyses the politics of climate change.
- Aarti Betigeri examines the rise of India’s ambitious middle class.
- Peter Fray contemplates the imperilled future of truth in politics.
PLUS Correspondence from Alison Broinowski, Jim Molan, Michael Shoebridge and Paul Bracken.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Jonathan Pearlman is the editor of Australian Foreign Affairs and is a correspondent for The Telegraph (UK) and The Straits Times newspaper (Singapore). He previously worked at The Sydney Morning Herald, covering foreign affairs and politics from Canberra and Sydney.
Australia is increasingly affected by events beyond its borders, especially as global power and wealth shifts towards Asia. The challenges facing Australia and the region are varied and complex, but they are also fascinating. There is a strong need and appetite for a publication that explores these challenges and debates the ways Australia should respond.
— Jonathan Pearlman, Editor, Australian Foreign Affairs
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