Australian Foreign Affairs

Thanks to @mcgregorrichard - a deep thinker on the CCP’s evolution over at @LowyInstitute - for his generous review of 'On Xi Jinping' in the @AusForeign Affairs journal. *** I admit coming to this book as a sceptic, although not because of the author. Kevin Rudd is a unique…

Pleased to offer correspondence for James Curran's piece in this issue of @AusForeign. Certainly a lively back and forth. @AustraliaChair @CSISGeopolitics australianforeignaffairs.com/afa/continenta…

“Trump’s return does not signal an American retreat from the world." Read an extract in @financialreview of James Curran's essay from the latest issue of AFA. afr.com/world/north-am…

Pickup @AusForeign to read my review of @tsterndc’s ‘Landing the Paris Agreement’. He turns the absurdly complex world of climate diplomacy into a fast-paced thriller. A masterclass for students of diplomacy and Australian officials as we bid to host COP31 australianforeignaffairs.com

Great minds and all that. Here's me in @AusForeign last year.

Our issue on Australia’s changing fortunes as Donald Trump returns to the White House is OUT NOW. It features James Curran, Emma Shortis, Susan Stone, and briefings from former Ambassadors to the US – Kim Beazley, Joe Hockey & Arthur Sinodinos. Subscribe today via link in bio.

With Australia risking debasing our integrity & sovereignty in appeasing Trump, Dr Emma Shortis asks the crucial question; "for what"? Does remaining wedded to our AUKUS sub fantasy make us more, or less safe? Read @EmmaShortis' essay in @AusForeign today. #auspol

“Will a more independent Australia offend the United States? Will it result in tariffs, or in scornful social media blasts and patronising lectures from J.D. Vance? Well, it might. But what’s the alternative?” | @TurnbullMalcolm australianforeignaffairs.com/afamonthly/wha…

An exclusive comment piece from @TurnbullMalcolm: “Albanese should at least acknowledge what all of us can see: the United States is no longer committed to its allies, or to our foundational values of democracy and the rule of law.” australianforeignaffairs.com/afamonthly/wha…

“Right now too many Australians - and not just politicians - are biting their tongues for fear of incurring the wrath of Trump.” @TurnbullMalcolm writes exclusively for @AusForeign about how to deal with Trump: australianforeignaffairs.com/afamonthly/wha…

“It’s time for our leaders, and all of us, to put Australia first.” @TurnbullMalcolm writes exclusively for @AusForeign about how to deal with @realDonaldTrump: australianforeignaffairs.com/afamonthly/wha…

“The US, under Trump, is no longer committed to the values that our nations used to share.” Read @TurnbullMalcolm on what @AlboMP should do about Trump. Out tomorrow. Sign up to AFA Monthly (free) to receive it in your inbox. australianforeignaffairs.com/afa-monthly

“Albanese will be told to kiss Trump’s arse and everybody in the Trump universe will encourage him to do it. He needs the confidence to be warm but professional, courteous but utterly disciplined.” Read @TurnbullMalcolm on how to deal with Trump. australianforeignaffairs.com/essay/2024/10/…

"This is the genius deal that our government has done." @TurnbullMalcolm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss how the AUKUS “shocker” is making Aust. more dependent on the US right as America becomes less dependable. 🎧 Listen here australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/… @AusForeign #auspol #uspol

"Their objective is to fuse loyalty to the nation with loyalty to the leader; they aim to become the embodiment of the society they dominate." @MichaelSWesley on Trump, Modi, Xi and the new brand of strongman leader. An extract from the latest AFA. theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/austr…

Great to see strong #AP4D representation in the latest @AusForeign. Co-Chair @MichaelSWesley writes on great powers, strongman leaders and manifest destinies, while Executive Director @MConleytyler offers a response to @SamRoggeveen's proposal for an Australia-Indonesia alliance.

While it didn't make the print version, I'm v. glad to see my response to @SamRoggeveen's essay on a potential 🇦🇺🇮🇩 alliance has been published by @AusForeign TLDR: I support closer bilat security ties, but I don't think the proposed model is realistic. australianforeignaffairs.com/articles/corre…

"First and foremost, though, Prabowo Subianto should be understood as a blueblood." Who is Prabowo? What will his presidency mean for Indonesia? And for Australia? Don't miss @indobaker in the latest issue of @AusForeign australianforeignaffairs.com/essay/2024/10/…