Few bilateral relationships matter more to Australia than the one with Indonesia, and few have changed as much over the past 25 years. It is almost forgotten that Australia’s Cold War defence strategy was built …
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Security agreements are an increasingly hot topic in the Pacific as Australia, the US, China and New Zealand seek broad arrangements across the region. Melanesian countries have attracted the most attention; over the past 15 …
In the lead-up to every federal election, ASPI looks at the big challenges facing Australia and what’s needed to address them. Agenda for change 2022: shaping a different future for our nation, released on 2 …
ASPI celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This series looks at ASPI’s work since its creation in August 2001. Australia’s hope–fear equations on India and China have been through contrasting evolutions during ASPI’s two decades. …
‘Indonesia and Australia are destined to be close neighbours. We cannot choose our neighbours. We have to choose to be friends. Australia is Indonesia’s closest friend.’ — Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Address to the Australian …