Where First Nations Diplomacy and Gender Equality Intersect in the Pacific By Sarah Leary This article was first published by the Australian Institute of International Affairs on Monday 24 June 2024. Making stronger connections between how Australia does development at home and how it supports the development of Pacific partners is not just the right […]
US-China competition The US’ paramount concern remains its strategic competition with China. While recent geopolitical shifts, notably in Ukraine, have diverted attention momentarily, this has prompted the US to reflect upon recalibrating global priorities. Strategic deliberations extend to envisioning joint capabilities, notably in cyberspace, and the imperative of bolstering ally force posture concerning Taiwan. As […]
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First Nations trade and investment – getting the fundamentals right By Sarah Leary Next week is shaping up to be a significant one for First Nations exporters, suppliers and entrepreneurs across Australia, including those from Western Australia. First Nations trade and investment will soon feature as a standalone agenda item when Australia’s Ministerial Council on […]
The interplay between the National Agreement and First Nations Foreign Policy By Sarah Leary The Productivity Commission has released its first review of progress on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Will Australia’s foreign affairs portfolio respond to the call for change? All Australian governments – and all commonwealth agencies – have obligations under […]
Australia needs to commit to a bipartisan First Nations Foreign Policy By Sheena Graham and Dr Huon Curtis After the failure of The Voice, Australia needs to commit to a bipartisan First Nations Foreign Policy The recent failure of Australia’s referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to parliament in its constitution is devastating. But from […]
Bridging the gap: localisation and shared decision making in First Nations Foreign Policy By Sarah Leary Australia’s unsuccessful referendum on the Voice to Parliament has clear consequences for Australia’s reputation in the region and how Australia responds will be monitored closely by our neighbours. In explaining the campaign and its key tenets to curious international stakeholders, […]