Can Morrison patch up Australia’s troubled ties with China?
December
Note: This interview appeared in World Politics Review on December 10 2018.
China: A Party of governance and control, not revolution
December
By Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
Note: This article appeared in the Lowy Institute's blog, The Interpreter, on November 23 2018.
Despite the Cold Warriors, Australia reverts to pragmatism on China
December
By Bob Carr
Note: This article appeared in The Australian Financial Review on November 12 2018.
That the mob always gets it right is cornerstone wisdom of Australian politics, often confirmed by polling that shows the public’s deeply rooted common sense.
Chinese Australians are the silent minority on foreign policy
December
Now Beijing is closing the door too
December
By Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
Note: This article appeared in The Australian Financial Review on October 22 2018.
Australians have no interest in joining US cold war against China
December
By Bob Carr
Note: This article appeared in The Australian on October 22 2018.
Alexander Downer chewed ruminatively on his steak: ‘If you want a cold war with China, you will get a cold war with China.’
I had just been appointed foreign minister and was consulting my predecessors. Downer implied cold war was not smart diplomacy and not in Australia’s interest.
World politics explainer: Deng Xiaoping’s rise to power
December
By James Laurenceson
Note: This article appeared in The Conversation on October 8 2018.
By orchestrating China’s transition to a market economy, Deng Xiaoping has left a lasting legacy on China and the world.
The next challenge for Australia-China relations
December
Note: This article appeared in the Australian Institute of International Affairs' blog, Australian Outlook, on October 4 2018.
Why Australia's new government won't change course on China
December
Turnbull's China reset ends influence of China hawks
December
Note: This article appeared in the Australian Financial Review on August 14 2018.