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AFA16 - October 2022The Return of the West
Australia and the Changing World Order
“The war in Europe will leave China in a stronger position, as it unifies the West. This is something Canberra has largely failed to recognise.” GEOFF RABY
The sixteenth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the global upheaval caused by the war in Ukraine, which has heightened the tensions between democracies and authoritarian states, and has led to a more assertive Europe that could represent a new force in world affairs.
The Return of the West looks at the challenges for Australia in the post-invasion international order and the changing role of economics, military power, cyber capabilities and strongman rulers.
• Geoff Raby explores the impact of the war in Ukraine on the world order and what this means for Australia’s foreign policy.
• Jeffrey Wilson looks at how Australia can secure its economy against the growing threats to the global trade system.
• Laura Tingle reports from Europe on whether it can shake off its lethargy to become a great global power.
• Gwynne Dyer analyses what Taiwan can learn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine about how to defend itself against China.
• Geraldine Doogue examines the challenges facing Penny Wong as Australia’s new foreign minister.
• Melissa Conley Tyler and Cherie Lagakali propose a partnership with the Pacific to boost the region’s digital capabilities.
PLUS Correspondence on AFA15: Our Unstable Neighbourhood from Huong Le Thu, Marc Purcell, Michael Wesley and more.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Jonathan Pearlman is the editor of Australian Foreign Affairs and the world editor of The Saturday Paper. He is a correspondent for The Straits Times newspaper (Singapore) and was Australia–Pacific correspondent for The Telegraph (UK). 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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AFA17 - February 2023Girt by China
Power play 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 position in the region.
Girt by China looks at the challenges for Canberra as it seeks to strengthen ties with Pacific island countries and to counter moves by China to extend its reach into the waters off northern Australia.
Essays include:
- Great games: The new battle for the Pacific
- Island diplomacy: China's growing Pacific reach
- Northern exposure: How to defend Australia's maritime approaches
- Next deal: Inside Beijing's bid to sign new Pacific pacts
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