Alison Broinowski
Alison Broinowski

Alison Broinowski is a former Australian diplomat who has written and edited eleven books about the interface between Australia and Asia and Australia's role in world affairs.

As a contributor

Australian Foreign Affairs 8: Can We Trust America?
A Superpower in Transition

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 Australia as questions arise about the commitment of its closest ally.            

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Rivalry in the Pacific

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.